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Museo di Roma

Museo di Roma
About

The Museo di Roma, located in the elegant Palazzo Braschi near Piazza Navona, offers a captivating journey through the history and culture of the Eternal City. Its extensive collection spans from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, capturing the everyday life, art, and transformations of Rome over the centuries. Paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and decorative arts provide a vivid portrait of the city’s evolving identity—from papal Rome to the unification of Italy and beyond. Originally established in the 1930s, the museum serves as a window into the social and urban changes that have shaped Rome’s unique character. Highlights include grand views of the city’s historic streets, portraits of Roman citizens, and scenes of festivals, trades, and traditions. The neoclassical setting of Palazzo Braschi, with its sweeping staircase and frescoed rooms, adds to the charm of the experience. For anyone interested in how Rome became the city it is today, the Museo di Roma offers both insight and inspiration.

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Location

Museo di Roma is located in the historic Palazzo Braschi at Piazza di San Pantaleo 10, right in the heart of Rome between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. This central location places the museum just steps from some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Piazza Navona, with its stunning Baroque fountains and lively atmosphere, is only about 140 meters away, while the Pantheon is a short stroll at roughly 340 meters distance. Other nearby attractions include Campo de' Fiori, the Galleria Spada, and the Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco, all within a few minutes’ walk. The area is surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque architecture, charming streets, and many cafés, making it an ideal starting point for exploring Rome’s historic center.

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