New Web Series Reveals Rome's Inaccessible Baroque Treasures

A new documentary web series, 'Roma Secret Baroque,' will debut on March 25, directed by Lorenzo Zeppa in collaboration with Sapienza University of Rome. The six-episode series explores hidden historical and artistic heritage from the late Renaissance to late Baroque (1550-1690) in Rome and Lazio villages, featuring sites usually closed to the public such as Palazzo Conti in Borgo di Poli, Casino dell'Aurora Pallavicini, Biblioteca Lancisiana at Complesso Monumentale di Santo Spirito in Saxia, Complesso Monumentale di Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, and Galleria della Meridiana di Palazzo Spada. The format was developed by the Renovatio association of Genoa, which will release episodes weekly on its channels with daily previews. Filming utilized drones and advanced robotic tools to capture unique perspectives and minute details. A multidisciplinary team of experts from Sapienza University (Massimo Moretti, Elisabetta Corsi, Candida Carella), Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma (Dalma Frascarelli), and University of Genoa (Giacomo Montanari) conducted comprehensive research. The project, conceived and led by Alessia Ceccarelli, was funded by Sapienza University to promote knowledge transfer and valorization beyond academic institutions. The series will be available on Renovatio's channels and website.