Exploring Rome
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Our Location is the ideal starting point for visiting Rome
Main sites and museums
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- Borghese Gallery ( Paolina Borghese sculpture by Bernini in the photo)
Piazza del Campidoglio or Capitolium - Capitoline Hill designed by Renaissance artist and architect Michelangelo Buonarroti and from where you can admire Roman Forum, Arch of Septimius Severus, Arch of Titus and enjoy a wonderful view.
Doria Pamphilj Gallery: This gallery is placed in the 16th century palace of the Doria family (Palazzo Doria Pamphilj) and host the family private collection of great masterpieces including Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, Carracci and Bernini. Reservation is mandatory however it is very easy to book. Tickets: Adults, from 15 €. Online reservations on their official site: https://www.doriapamphilj.it/en/tickets/ are mandatory.
Caffè Doria is placed in the gallery and it is an elegant Italian Bistrot to enjoy a pleasant lunch or aperitive. More details: www.caffedoria.it
OTHER GALLERIES OR SMALLER MUSEUM
- Galleria Colonna: the baroque gallery house the private collection of Colonna family. Reservations on their official site: www.galleriacolonna.it
- Galleria Sciarra: Today Galleria Sciarra is home to offices, but its internal courtyard is open to the public during business hours.
- Villa Farnesina: the museum is located in Trastevere. The villa hosts the most important Raphael's frescoes.
How to visit and book the main attractions in Rome
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and the Palatine: Book directly in the official site in advance: https://ticketing.colosseo.it/en/
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens and Necropolis: Book directly in the official site in advance
- Saint Peter's Basilica: Book here your ticket: https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/it
- Borghese Gallery: Book always at least 15/20 days in advance.: www.gebart.it
- Capitoline Museums: www.museicapitolini.org
- Le Domus romane of Palazzo Valentini - Foro di Traiano. https://www.palazzovalentini.it/en/
- Trevi's fountain Vicus Caprarius - https://www.vicuscaprarius.com/
- Mauseoleum of Augustus: www.mausoleodiaugusto.it/en/booking/
- National Gallery of Modern Art: www.galleriaartemodernaroma.it
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome: www.museomacro.it
Temporary Exhibitions in Rome
- Palazzo Barberini, CARAVAGGIO 2025 until July 6th, 2025
- Palazzo Bonaparte, Munch, Il grido interiore until June 2nd, 2025
- Palazzo Braschi, Roma Pittrice. Artiste al lavoro tra XVI e XIX secolo until May 4th, 2025
- Palazzo Cipolla, Piccaso, lo straniero until June 29th, 2025
MASTERPIECES in Rome
Michaelangelo Buonarroti (Sistine Chapel - Vatican Museums)
- The Pietà and Dome and Drum of St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City
- The Moses for Julius II’s Tomb: Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli
- The Risen Christ: Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
- Piazza del Campidoglio: Capitoline Hill
- Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e Martiri: Piazza della Republica
Gianlorenzo Bernini
In addition to the famous artworks such as the sculptures in Borghese Gallery, the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona or the pope’s monumental tomb in Saint Peter’s Basilica, you can not miss:
- Ecstasy of Saint Teresa in Santa Maria della Vittoria ( nearby Repubblica)
- the Fountain of Triton and Fountain of th Bees in Piazza Barberini
- the Barcaccia Fountain in Piazza di Spagna
- Angel with the Crown of Thorns in Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
- This obelisk "Pulcino della Minerva" in Piazza della Minerva ( nearby Pantheon)
Frequent travellers
Rome is endless. If you are a frequent visitor of Rome, we will be delighted to design tailor made tours and tell you more about the best hidden treasures in the city depending on your interests.
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