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Museo Barracco

Museo Barracco
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Housed in the Renaissance Palazzo Farnesina ai Baullari near Piazza Navona, the Museo Barracco in Rome offers a refined journey through ancient sculpture. Donated to the city in 1902 by Baron Giovanni Barracco, the collection spans Egyptian, Assyrian, Phoenician, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Highlights include Assyrian reliefs from Nineveh, a Cypriot polychrome chariot, and a Roman portrait from the Julio-Claudian era. Greek works feature originals and Roman copies, such as a marble version of Lysippus’s “Wounded Bitch.” The museum’s layout across two floors allows visitors to explore cultural transitions through curated rooms, each dedicated to a specific region or era. A mosaic from Old St. Peter’s Basilica adds a medieval touch to the classical ensemble. Free to enter and often overlooked, the Museo Barracco offers a quiet, scholarly atmosphere ideal for those seeking depth beyond Rome’s more crowded attractions. It’s a compact yet rich destination for lovers of ancient art and historical continuity.

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Location

The Museo Barracco di Scultura Antica is located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 166/A, in the historic center of Rome, between the lively squares of Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori. Housed in the elegant Renaissance Palazzo della Farnesina ai Baullari, built in the early 16th century, the museum showcases an extensive private collection of ancient sculptures donated by Baron Giovanni Barracco. The collection highlights priceless works from Egyptian, Assyrian, Phoenician, Etruscan, Cypriot, Greek, and Roman art, presented in nine thoughtfully arranged rooms that offer a journey through Mediterranean civilizations. The museum sits in a vibrant neighborhood rich with Roman history and culture. Just steps away, visitors can explore the bustling Campo de’ Fiori market, enjoy the baroque charm of Piazza Navona with its famous fountains, and visit the Pantheon, one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient monuments. The nearby Tiber River adds to the scenic setting, and the area is well connected by buses and the Spagna Metro station. Quiet courtyards and atmospheric streets around the museum invite leisurely strolls, making Museo Barracco a hidden gem perfectly placed amidst some of the city’s most iconic attractions.

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