Navona Art Gallery

Step inside Albert Jill painter’s gorgeous apartment!
This large 100 m2 flat is in an elegant 18th century building, on a quiet cobblestone street leading to magnificent Piazza Navona: the perfect choice if you want to be in the heart of historic Rome with every attraction at walking distance, including restaurants and shops.
Freshly renewed, filled with light and adorned with the contemporary artist’s colorful original works, the apartment offers plenty of space, privacy, style and comfort.
This large apartment is set in Via dei Banchi Nuovi at a 3-minute walk from the fabulous Piazza Navona, right in the heart of Rome’s historic center.
The space is ideal for a large family or a group of friends.

It has everything required for an unforgettable stay in Rome: high speed WIFI - Smart TV – Dishwasher -Washing machine – Towels - Linen.

It’s been fully renewed in February 2023, and elegantly furnished with love and care with antiques which perfectly blend with modern design elements, offering a truly classic chic atmosphere: wooden floor, high ceilings with wooden coffers, a roomy entryway, 2 bedrooms, a brand new fully equipped eat-in kitchen, a spacious bathroom, and a large and bright living room with 2 very comfortable sofas.

Moreover, this flawless space is enriched by some of Albert Jill’s original paintings from his dripping period of the 70’s and the 80’s: immerse yourself in the artistic spirit that transpires from every corner of it….an apartment or a gallery, it’s up to you to decide!

This flat full of personality is a pleasure to be in. You’ll love the experience to live in the home of an Italian painter and be surrounded by his contemporary works, and ….… if you think you’ll miss it, no problem: you can buy your favorite piece and bring it back home with you! You’ll find a catalogue in the entryway with Jill’s bio and the rest of the original collection and posters you can purchase.
Albert Jill (real name Aurelio Alberto Maria Giovannella) was from Calabria region, he died in 2010 leaving behind a large collection of approximately eight hundred artworks.

No wonder the apartment has a rich history behind it: in fact, the artist’s profound love for the alleys of Rome’s historical center led him to buy the apartment where he moved in the late 80’s, during the years of studies of his daughter Elena, the current owner.

You’ll be curious to know that in his lifetime, Jill has always refused to sell his paintings. This affection and jealousy to his personal works is the reason why the collection is still so wide, even after his paintings were posthumous selected at several international exhibitions and won different awards.
Experts and art lovers appreciate the revolutionary and curious spirit that Jill’s art reveals, which changes over time in constant search for innovation and pictorial splendors through the experimentation of new techniques and visual languages.

Overall, you’ll enjoy this charm of the old mixed with authentic and personal artistic touch that will create for you a sense of timelessness, peace and joy, right in the middle of the city!