The Tapestry Room of Lille at the time of Queen Margaret

The use of the Tapestry Room in Lille has changed over time. Originally it was a large antechamber which gave access to the pontiff's private rooms. In the 1700s it was used together with the Bronzino Room for audiences and consistories. During the Napoleonic occupation, the room was divided in two to create Napoleon's bathroom and bedroom. The original dimensions were restored by Pope Pius VII, on his return to Rome. With the transformation of the Quirinale into the royal palace of Italy, the room became the bedroom of Queen Margherita. The elaborate mirrors with gilded frames that enrich the walls of the room date back to this period.19th century