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Top 10 Must-Visit Museums in Rome - 2023
Updated Oct 2023
- No.1
Castel Sant'Angelo
4.6/5315 ReviewsRome1.8km from downtown
"Also known as the Castle of the Holy Angel, this castle was built by Emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, later used by the Popes as residence before its decommissioning in 1901 to a museum."Highlights: The Fort Sant'Angelo was originally a family cemetery built by Emperor Hadrian. It was later converted into a papal fortress in the 6th century AD. It is said that in 590 AD, Pope Gregory saw an angel in the sky above the fort and named it the Holy Angel. Fort. Castel Sant'Angelo, located on the Tiber River, at the western end of the ancient Roman region, there are several bridges leading to the west bank of the Tiber River, the more important one is the bridge to the Castel Sant'Angelo (PonteSantaAngelo). When walking through the Pont Sant'Angelo, you may wish to take a closer look at the shape of the bridge and the various exquisite carvings on it. The bridge designed by Bernini can be said to be a masterpiece of Baroque decorative art, but only two of the angel statues on the bridge are made of The statue, sculpted by Bernini himself, has been moved to the church of Santa Adreadelle Fratte for proper preservation, and two replicas have been placed on the bridge. The history of Castel Sant'Angelo in the 2nd century AD, the Roman emperor Hadrian designed the Castel Sant'Angelo and personally directed its construction as the resting place for himself and his successors. Over the centuries, Castel Sant'Angelo has undergone a number of changes: first as a fortress to stop the Visigoths and Ostrogoths from invading, then as a prison, and later converted into a splendid papal palace. Now as a museum, in addition to the collection of stuccoes, frescoes and the residence furniture of the Pope, ancient weapons are also an important and precious collection here.Show Less - No.2
Borghese Gallery and Museum
4.7/5250 ReviewsRome2.5km from downtown
"The collections of the Borgsey Museum are important works in the history of art and are one of the museums in Rome. The first floor of the museum is a sculpture exhibition, and the second floor is an art exhibition. The exhibits are extremely impactful."Highlights: The Borghese Art Museum, formerly known as the Borghese Villa, is located in the Borghese Gardens and is known as one of the most beautiful art galleries in Rome, even in Italy. The museum is famous for its Italian Baroque-style sculptures and Renaissance paintings, and exhibits paintings by famous artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Botticelli and Raphael collected by the Cardinal. In addition to regular exhibitions, temporary exhibitions are also very colorful. However, the Borghese Art Museum has strict restrictions on the number of visitors, visits must be reserved in advance, and each visit is limited to 2 hours. The collections of the Borghese Art Museum on the first floor are divided into two parts: the first floor is a collection of excellent sculptures, intricate and exquisite Romanesque mosaic floors and breathtaking fresco art, and the second floor is a gallery. Photography and eating are not allowed in the museum. Stepping into the main entrance and looking down, the mosaic pattern on the foyer floor dates back to the 4th century, showing the scenes of ancient Roman gladiators fighting wild beasts. The frescoes on the ceiling are by Mariano Rossi, showing Romulus receiving an audience with the Roman gods. Hall 1 is one of the highlights of the Borghese Gallery, where you can admire Canova's marble statue of Napoleon's sister, which is very elegant, like Venus. Halls 2-4 display early sculptures by GianLorenzo Bernini, among them "David", "Apollo and Daphne" and "The Abduction of Pros Alpi" Na (TheRapeofProsepine) is very worth watching. Hall 5 displays some important classical sculptures, most of which are replicas made by the Romans based on Greek sculptures. Among them, Faun and Herma Phrodite are the highlights. Bernini's Aeneas and Anchises occupies the entirety of Hall 6, while Hall 7 is largely Egyptian-themed, with works by Conca on the ceiling depicting ancient Greece Allegorical, the statue of Isis dates back to the 2nd century. Hall 8 has several works by Caravaggio, including Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Sick Bacchus, David with the Head of Goliath ( DavidwiththeHeadofGoliath) and "John the Baptist" (StJohntheBaptist). The second floor gallery also has many Renaissance paintings, including Raphael's "Deposition", Pinturiccio's "The Passion of Saints Jerome and Christopher" (CrucifixionwithSaintsJeromeandChristopher), Corogio's "Danae" for Charles V of Spain, Lucas Caranaci's "Venus and Cupid with Honeycomb" (Venus and Cupid with Honeycomb), Sodom Pieta, Rubens' Susanna and the Elders, Titian's Venus Blindfolding Cupid and Sacred and Profane Love miss. The Borghese Art Museum is located in the Borghese Villa, which houses the sculptures, paintings and other treasures collected by the Red Patriarch of Borghese. You can admire Bernini's "Apollo and Daphne" and "The Rape of the Statue of Posippina", as well as Raphael's "Jesus Falling to the Cross" created in 1507, Titian's "Holy and Secular Love" "Wait.Show Less - No.3
Palatine Hill
4.5/5173 ReviewsRome566m from downtown
"The view from the forum was great. Worth going up. Also pay attention to the ripples and ripples, you may find some! Add water to the fountain. Walking is something for the population to do."Highlights: Palatine Hill is where Romulus, Remus, founded Rome in 753 BC. The scenery here is pleasant, and it is one of the places that the Romans liked for outdoor gatherings.Show Less - No.4
National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian
4.0/511 ReviewsRome1.7km from downtown
"I really can't see that this is the appearance of a bathing place, and it has been damaged by the war. There are some green grass here, and there are some huge damaged stones on it. I can't imagine the original."Highlights: Diocletian's Baths and Octagonal Hall, located in Rome, Italy, is a majestic historical building. It used to be a bath in ancient Rome. The interior is very large. Now it has become a museum, which is a good place for tourists to understand the history of ancient Rome. place.Show Less - No.5
Museo Carlo Bilotti
4.8/54 ReviewsRome2.3km from downtown
"The Carlo-Biloti Museum is basically a private collection and is now free to the public. It was also a coincidence to find it here, because there is a public toilet next to it, most of which is oil paintings, the zoo is on the road, and you can also form a boat."Highlights: The Carlo-Bilotti Museum is located in Rome, Italy, where visitors can admire a lot of Renaissance art.Show Less - No.6
Capitoline Museums
4.6/576 ReviewsRome4m from downtown"An important museum in ancient Roman style, this museum is quite unique, the visit here is also very fun, there are some guides here to visit, this museum has a lot of important ancient Roman artwork."Highlights: Located on the Capitoline Hill, the museum is the oldest national museum in the world, and its exhibits are mostly statues. The museum includes three buildings (the Palais des Palos, the Palais des Conservations, and the New Palace) surrounding the Piazza del Capitoline and the underground promenade connecting them. It was planned by Michelangelo and took more than 400 years to complete. The history of the museum dates back to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV presented a large collection of ancient bronze sculptures to Rome and placed them on the Capitoline Hill.Show Less - No.7
National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia
4.4/552 ReviewsRome404m from downtown
"The Venice Palace Museum, just opposite the Venice Square, is really a courage to cross the road here. It is said that Mussolini has made a speech here. The museum has not visited because of the relationship."Highlights: The palace was built in the Renaissance, and a good way to appreciate the interior of the palace is to visit the Palace Museum of Venice, which has exquisite paintings in Byzantine and early Renaissance styles and various collections. The ceiling of the museum is also beautifully paneled, don't forget to look up anytime. Historical background The Palazzo Venezia was built in 1455. It is one of the earlier Renaissance buildings in Rome. It was originally built for Cardinal Peter Barber of Venice and later Pope Paul II. It also served as a diplomatic mission between Venice and Rome. place. From the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia, you can see the racetrack of Corso Avenue, where it is said that Paul II once watched the horse races from the balcony. It was Mussolini's official residence during World War II, and one of the great pleasures of living here was delivering his infamous "balcony speech" from the second-floor balcony to the packed crowd in the square. In addition to the building itself, the collection of the Palazzo Venezia Museum is also quite rich, with a large number of Italian Renaissance paintings, painted wood carvings, busts, Bernini's terracotta sculptures, jewelry, tapestries, pottery and armor weapons and other collections You can see it here, and tourists who like Renaissance art and Baroque art must not let go of this place easily!Show Less - No.8
National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace
4.5/519 ReviewsRome1.3km from downtown"There are many collections in the palace, which seem inconspicuous, but there are many people who go there. So go over and wait in line early. The collections are also interpreted in Italian and English."Highlights: Palazzo Barberini is a palace in Rome facing Piazza Barberini and houses the National Gallery of Ancient Art. In "Roman Holiday", the embassy where Princess An lived was shot here. The Barberini family has produced the Pope, so the mansion is very stylish, and Bernini also participated in the design. Entering the Barberini Palace, it is an art gallery. You cannot take pictures in the gallery, and you need to send packages. There are many paintings and sculptures in the gallery, many of which are masterpieces, such as "Judith Beheading Holofernes" and "Judith Beheading Holofernes" and other paintings. Among them, the spiral staircase designed by Bernini and the ceiling frescoes in a huge hall are particularly classic and very shocking.Show Less - No.9
National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo
4.4/567 ReviewsRome1.6km from downtown"A very important museum in Italy, the passenger flow of this venue is also very large, the museum environment is very good, you can see a lot of exquisite artworks of Italian history, here you can also feel the strong regional characteristics."Highlights: The exhibits in the National Museum of Rome are mainly the precious sculptures of the Republic and Empire unearthed in and outside Rome, including the statue of Augustus found in Mount Esquilino, all of which are world-class treasures of ancient art. Other exhibits include ancient Roman coins from the era of Caesar, Pompey, Antony, and Nero, which are classified according to the rulers.Show Less - No.10
Gladiator museum
4.2/55 ReviewsRome1.6km from downtown
"The Gladiator Museum is located in the Italian capital of Rome, between the Roman People's Square and the Roman City Museum. It is a witness to the history of ancient Rome. There are many carefully remade ancient Roman army and gladiators' helmets and vests."Highlights: The Gladiator Museum, located in Piazza Navona in Rome, is the world's most comprehensive museum showing the Roman army and gladiator collections. There are more than 500 helmets, armors, swords, shields and other objects on display in the museum, which vividly reproduce the historical trajectory from the seventh century BC to the fourth century AD.Show Less - No.11
MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
4.2/539 ReviewsRome4.1km from downtown
"Maxxi -Super Modern museum- This Zaha Hadid building strikes a dramatic note against the baroque Roman skyline, A piece of Art Itself!(Maxxi - Super Modern Museum in Rome - This Zahadid design breaks the Baroque-style Roman skyline, and the building itself is a work of art!)"Highlights: The MAXXI Museum in Rome, also known as the National Museum of 21st Century Art, was designed by the famous "deconstructionist" Zaha Hadid. The building itself is a very abstract artwork.Show Less - No.12
Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco
4.8/54 ReviewsRome928m from downtown"The Zhengzhou Museum of Baraco Ancient Museum is a famous museum. The area of the museum is not too large, but the museum construction is actually very exquisite and the products of his travel are also very rich." - No.13
Museo Internazionale Del Presepio
Closed4.7/53 ReviewsRome477m from downtown
"The exhibition feels very personal. Whether it is a model of toys in a glass window on the side of the aisle, paintings on the wall, or a sand pan on the puppet showcase, it seems to have entered another world. One of the black and white cities overlooking the picture feels great, and the other disc is more impressive with a cave-like scene" - No.14
Museo Delle Anime Del Purgatorio
4.6/58 ReviewsRome1.5km from downtown"The Soul Purification Museum houses a collection of wall-mounted artifacts from the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries that try to prove that afterlife and purgatory exist, explained by natural or human phenomena, and provide an English language guide, This is written from the perspective of Catholics." - No.15
Casa Museo Mario Praz
Closed4.5/58 ReviewsRome1.3km from downtown"Mario Prats Museum package contains more than 1,200 works, Mario Prats' last house. From the late 18th to the first half of the 19th century, furniture, paintings and various collections are included. Free to visit, but only by booking and group visits of no more than ten people."Highlights: The ruins of the Pirimoli Palace are located in Rome, Italy. Many precious historical relics, such as paintings and sculptures, are collected here. It is a good place for tourists to learn about the history and culture of ancient Rome.Show Less - No.16
Doria Pamphili Gallery
4.7/516 ReviewsRome568m from downtown
"It is worth looking for a day to watch here at Panfeili Gallery last week. The 12-euro ticket is very conscience compared to the domestic illusory exhibitions. Not bad."Highlights: The Doria Pamphili is an art gallery in Rome, Italy. The name of the museum comes from the Doria family and the Pamphili family. Even descendants of both families still live here. In addition to displaying works of art, the museum also carries out the work of restoration of exhibits.Show Less - No.17
Museum of Criminology
Closed4.5/56 ReviewsRome1.4km from downtown"The Museum of Criminology is a 16th-century palace with several floors, starting with tools to torture prisoners to help extract the truth from defendants. There are also format firearms exhibitions that have been seized, and there are some imitation artworks sold in the gift shop, which charges two euros for tickets."Highlights: The Criminology Museum is located in Rome, Italy.The predecessor of the museum was a prison. The museum displays various terrifying instruments of torture and crime materials. It is a good place for tourists to learn about the history and culture of the prison.Show Less - No.18
Museo del Corso
4.5/52 ReviewsRome750m from downtown"The Korso Museum is mainly about the film industry, and Warhol's work is well explained, including an audio reference, many early Hollywood stars' introductions here, and even Indian and Hong Kong films, three regions of the world where film is developed." - No.19
Museo Nazionale Romano, Crypta Balbi
Closed4.5/52 ReviewsRome401m from downtown"It is also a ruins park that is similar to the cave renovation. Most of the excavated exhibits here are well protected (inside the glass windows). The road shuttled inside the cave like a wine cellar is not much decorated, like a simple construction site sidewalk. It is also a great experience to walk on the road and watch the history more than 2,000 years ago"Highlights: CryptaBalbi is located in Rome. The collection in the museum is very rich, including sculptures and various cultural relics. Through these precious exhibits, people can better understand the local history and culture.Show Less - No.20
Museo delle Mura
4.5/57 ReviewsRome2.7km from downtown"The Roman Wall Museum is located in the ancient wall of southern Rome. When you climb the tower, you can enjoy a variety of historic displays on different floors. You can climb all the way to the wall that provides Roman views. The museum closes early in the afternoon. It is best to check the time of visit."
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