From the Ara Pacis to the Maxxi, from the Musei Capitolini to the Museo Archeologico at the Centrale Montemartini, from the Galleria Borghese to Palazzo Barberini – Rome’s museums tell the story of the history and art of the Eternal City. They offer a journey that bears witness to the genius and knowledge, the know-how and love of beauty displayed by the emperors, popes, governments and people who have lived in the city over the centuries. Here are our suggestions.
It houses the Ara Pacis Augustea, or the Altar of Peace, from the 9th century BCE. It is a masterpiece of classical sculpture representing the tribute made to the goddess Peace and achieved by Augustus.
Zaha Hadid‘s futuristic architecture houses contemporary collections of Italian and international art, architecture and photography in an Italian context.
Multi-theme museum to visit with children, where you can have a fun experience together among interactive stations and temporary exhibitions.
An extraordinary collection of masterpieces started by Pope Paul V Borghese (1605-1621) with works ranging from ancient to modern art. In the villa surrounded by the magnificent park, you’ll find breathtaking paintings and sculptures by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini, Canova and many others.
This museum brings together extraordinary masterpieces created between the 14th and 19th centuries from paintings by Raphael, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, El Greco to frescoes by Pietro da Cortona and staircases by Bernini and Borromini to name but a few.
