Museo Nazionale Romano - Crypta Balbi (Roman National Museum - Crypta Balbi). Opened only a few years ago, this museum is particularly impressive because it provides a reconstruction of the general background as well as the daily life of the ancient Romans. It is divided in three sections and each contributes to the general picture with archaeological findings of all kinds and with plastic models of dwellings and other structures. The whole exhibition covers a span of time down to the Middle Ages.
Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums). Museums are often especially made to house ancient works of art, but when they are centuries old themselves there is obviously additional charm for visitors to relish. This is the case with the Capitoline Museums, located on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome. The art collections of ancient statues, jewels, coins and Roman remains are as impressive as the unique view of the city that you can enjoy from the Capitoline Hill, which is literally in the centre of Rome.
Galleria Borghese (Borghese Gallery). Located inside the park by the same name, this is one of the most interesting museums in Rome. Its ground floor houses a collection of ancient statues and renowned sculptures by Bernini and Canova. Among the most celebrated of these works we might mention Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and Canova's Venus Victrix, representing Pauline Bonaparte. On the upper floor you will find famous paintings by Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Bernini, Canova and Rubens. Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Titian's Sacred and Profane Love and Raphael's Entombment of Christ are only some of the masterpieces on show.
Museo della Civilta Romana (Museum of the Roman Civilization). Would you like to see an illustration of the history of Roman civilization from its beginning up to the 4th century A.D.? If so, you may do well to visit this museum which is divided in three areas: the historical section describes the main periods of Roman history; the section by themes focuses on particular aspects of living and society and the third section is a model reconstruction of the city of Rome under Constantine I. In addition there are many Roman artifacts dating from approximately the same time. The plaster model of the city is currently regarded as the best of its kind and is used as the basis for special research work.
Mercati di Traiano (Trajan's Markets). This is one of the best archaeological sites in Rome and probably in the world. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the whole area of the Markets has been continuously used from its origins right up to our days, but for completely different purposes. It began as a market with additional administrative and social uses, then became, in turn, the residence of noble families, a fortress, a convent, military barracks. This open air museum intends to provide a cross-section of an administrative and commercial area as well as a life-like reconstruction of ordinary living in the city of Rome in Imperial times.
Museo di Roma in Trastevere (Museum of Rome in Trastevere). This museum was opened 32 years ago to collect many paintings, prints and watercolors made between the latter half of the 18th century and the end of the following century. The overall picture of the city that you will gather from a visit to the museum will probably surprise you. The pre-industrial Rome was a picturesque, colorful city that had little to share with the bustling city you will notice all around you at present. The general arrangement of the museum is intended to reconstruct scenes of daily living in the Trastevere area of Rome. Among other exhibits, there are copies of some so-called "talking statues". These statues were used by the Roman populace to pin leaflets containing biting lampoons and sharp criticism of Government officials and their administration.
Museo di Roma (Museum of Rome). Like most major cities, Rome is a growing city and changes take place almost imperceptibly every day. Since the early 20th century marked a turning point in the city's evolution, it was felt that an appropriate museum should be built in order to collect as many items as possible to describe the changes that the city had undergone since the Middle Ages. The vast collection of ceramics, paintings, photographs, costumes and art-pieces successfully describes the continued transformation of Rome through the ages, both from a social point of view as well as from an architectural standpoint.
Museo Barracco (Barracco Museum). This museum is located in an elegant Renaissance palace that a high French church official built in 1523 as his living quarters during his frequent visits to Rome. After a history of sales by various owners and finally a purchase by the Italian Government in the late 19th century, it became the seat of the Museum after World War II. The Museum houses a rich collection of ancient sculptures (Assyrian, Egyptian, Phoenician, Etruscan, Greek and Roman). The Museum is named after a wealthy gentleman from Calabria who donated the collection to the Municipality of Rome.
Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums). Museums are often especially made to house ancient works of art, but when they are centuries old themselves there is obviously additional charm for visitors to relish. This is the case with the Capitoline Museums, located on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome. The art collections of ancient statues, jewels, coins and Roman remains are as impressive as the unique view of the city that you can enjoy from the Capitoline Hill, which is literally in the centre of Rome.
Galleria Borghese (Borghese Gallery). Located inside the park by the same name, this is one of the most interesting museums in Rome. Its ground floor houses a collection of ancient statues and renowned sculptures by Bernini and Canova. Among the most celebrated of these works we might mention Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and Canova's Venus Victrix, representing Pauline Bonaparte. On the upper floor you will find famous paintings by Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Bernini, Canova and Rubens. Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Titian's Sacred and Profane Love and Raphael's Entombment of Christ are only some of the masterpieces on show.
Museo della Civilta Romana (Museum of the Roman Civilization). Would you like to see an illustration of the history of Roman civilization from its beginning up to the 4th century A.D.? If so, you may do well to visit this museum which is divided in three areas: the historical section describes the main periods of Roman history; the section by themes focuses on particular aspects of living and society and the third section is a model reconstruction of the city of Rome under Constantine I. In addition there are many Roman artifacts dating from approximately the same time. The plaster model of the city is currently regarded as the best of its kind and is used as the basis for special research work.
Mercati di Traiano (Trajan's Markets). This is one of the best archaeological sites in Rome and probably in the world. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that the whole area of the Markets has been continuously used from its origins right up to our days, but for completely different purposes. It began as a market with additional administrative and social uses, then became, in turn, the residence of noble families, a fortress, a convent, military barracks. This open air museum intends to provide a cross-section of an administrative and commercial area as well as a life-like reconstruction of ordinary living in the city of Rome in Imperial times.
Museo di Roma in Trastevere (Museum of Rome in Trastevere). This museum was opened 32 years ago to collect many paintings, prints and watercolors made between the latter half of the 18th century and the end of the following century. The overall picture of the city that you will gather from a visit to the museum will probably surprise you. The pre-industrial Rome was a picturesque, colorful city that had little to share with the bustling city you will notice all around you at present. The general arrangement of the museum is intended to reconstruct scenes of daily living in the Trastevere area of Rome. Among other exhibits, there are copies of some so-called "talking statues". These statues were used by the Roman populace to pin leaflets containing biting lampoons and sharp criticism of Government officials and their administration.
Museo di Roma (Museum of Rome). Like most major cities, Rome is a growing city and changes take place almost imperceptibly every day. Since the early 20th century marked a turning point in the city's evolution, it was felt that an appropriate museum should be built in order to collect as many items as possible to describe the changes that the city had undergone since the Middle Ages. The vast collection of ceramics, paintings, photographs, costumes and art-pieces successfully describes the continued transformation of Rome through the ages, both from a social point of view as well as from an architectural standpoint.
Museo Barracco (Barracco Museum). This museum is located in an elegant Renaissance palace that a high French church official built in 1523 as his living quarters during his frequent visits to Rome. After a history of sales by various owners and finally a purchase by the Italian Government in the late 19th century, it became the seat of the Museum after World War II. The Museum houses a rich collection of ancient sculptures (Assyrian, Egyptian, Phoenician, Etruscan, Greek and Roman). The Museum is named after a wealthy gentleman from Calabria who donated the collection to the Municipality of Rome.
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Cristiano Rubbi - Having travelled extensively, he is familiar with many museums in Italy and abroad. Here are 8 museums for your tour of Rome. For touring information go to his WEBSITE or join his FORUM or email him at info@niceandeasytravel.it. Want a Tour of Rome? Just click here!
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