Making its world premiere at Biltmore, Grande Experiences’ all-new multi-sensory experience Italian Renaissance Alive takes you on an awe-inspiring journey across Italy, illuminating the masterworks of such icons as Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, and Caravaggio.
Biltmore hosting the world premiere of this exhibit echoes George Vanderbilt’s proactive appreciation of the arts, which has always been a highlight of Biltmore’s experience. Throughout his life, Vanderbilt acquired many famous works, commissioned his own, and named the house’s rooms after artists. This fitting tribute to Vanderbilt’s lifelong passion for fine art invites you to enjoy some of his favorite works in an entirely new way: immersed in the beauty and brilliance of the greatest artistic period in history as it comes to life all around you.
Accompanied by a powerful operatic score and a compelling narrative, the experience is captivating, educational, and absolutely unforgettable.
Plan now to experience this must-see exhibition with FREE next-day access to Biltmore’s gardens and grounds. Enjoy gracious hospitality, exceptional dining, and a variety of unique-to-Biltmore special events and activities, all while enveloped in the beauty of George Vanderbilt’s magnificent estate.
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Buy Tickets or Extend Your Italian Renaissance Experience With an Overnight Stay
Italian Renaissance Alive
Now–January 7, 2024
This luxurious package includes the all-new multi-sensory experience that takes you on a spellbinding journey across Italy and immerses you in the beauty of the greatest artistic period in history. Explore Biltmore House with an audio guide that introduces you to the Vanderbilt family and their magnificent home’s history, architecture, and collections of fine art and furnishings.
Package Includes:
- Chef's Breakfast in The Dining Room daily
- Daytime Admission to Biltmore House with Audio Guide
- Daytime Admission to Italian Renaissance Alive
- Exhibition keepsake
- Valet parking at The Inn
- Plus more