Quality over Quantity, at least that's what you'll get with this art museum. A lot of really nice…read moreItalian oil paintings here, some by famous artists. I especially liked the lighting and ambience of the place as the lights didn't feel overwhelmingly bright like in a lot of art museums. However, I still must say that the amount of paintings here felt a bit underwhelming especially after considering the somewhat high admission cost. I was expecting to spend a few hours here before my reservation at the Coliseum but ended up getting through the place in less than 1 hour.

Saw the Picasso exhibit here. It was lovely. Quite a nice collection. Particularly enjoyed seeing…read morehis ink and graphite sketches. There were many oil paintings, at least one that incorporated fabric. There was a film running but the area was too crowded to get a seat. There were costumes he designed and his art of programs. While there was an elevator to exit they directed us down a flight of stairs. My companion was using a walking stick and was in quite a bit of pain that day. After a few go around they finally allowed us to leave through the entrance that had no steps.

The only thing exciting about this modern museum is the new modern addition to it. Cool exhibit in…read morethe same facility but the older content didn't keep my attention as much. Very cool bathrooms by the way. Also I went here with a couple of friends for museum night and entry costed only 1 Euro so I guess you can say it was worth it.

This location is incredible. It is one of the 4 modern museums in the city, and the one that offers…read morethe most diverse and young artists. The fact that it was previously a meat butchering place is pretty cool and not gory at all. The area is great and the location is one of a kind! Must visit. Frequent changes make it worthwhile for locals too.

A must see modern museum of you visit Rome. The architecture (Zaha Hadid) and the content of all…read morethe works is incredible, interesting & interactive. The transition, as you move in the space from art to architecture is smooth and you'll enjoy & learn every minute of it. Plus students get in for free! (Not sure if it only applies to students that reside in the area though but mention that you are a student regardless because they seemed pretty chill when I went lol).

Pretty nice space. Far from center but you can also visit…read morethe Olympic stadium, music hall, and mosque while you're up here. Galleries are ok, not amazing. Architecture is good but maybe would look nice had it had a bigger budget. Space outside is nice. You can also visit the BASE to study.

Located on the edge of Villa Borghese, Villa Medici is a peaceful cultural oasis above the Spanish…read moreSteps that blends art, history, and gardens with stunning views over Rome. The guided tour is worth it, insightful and surprisingly serene. Don't miss the gardens or the chance to catch a rotating art exhibit. A hidden gem away from the crowds.

This palace can be viewed only by taking one of the guided tours so make sure you plan for the tour…read morein your language. The exterior front of this palace may be very humble but it was intended to be that way because it hides from the public what is an otherwise very ornate facade in the rear of the building that when you stand in the internal Courtyard and private plaza looks out and over the Vatican. This is now a functioning school to a small collection of dedicated artists who have a one year residency here and come from all over the world to study participate learn and in some cases to replicate the marbles that can be found elsewhere in the city. The guided tour in English was excellent, filled with facts and interestings things about this location and a walk through the garden was a pleasant experience that takes you out and away from the bizziness of the city of Rome. Make sure you ask them about The Secret passage that connects this house to the Vatican. There are a lot of stairs here small narrow and steep so be prepared to do some walking but it's well worth it so you can get out into the garden and find the beautiful little Bunny rabbit that habitats this local.

Great museum with free entry. Took around 45 minutes to walk through both floors. Great mix of late…read more1800s to mid to late 1900s art and fashion. We enjoyed reading the biography's of each person who donated works from their personal collection. Walking room by room you can see the changes in woman's fashion, design and art decade by decade. Don't miss the bathroom on the second floor renovated in 1932. It is used as a display for dresses but if you look behind the dresses you will see beautiful green and yellow tile work. Highly recommend if you are on this side of town.

Interesting place- a little hard to find. And we ran into one of the grumpiest ticket takers we…read morehave ever had. But aside from that, the villa Barberini is very interesting and there are plenty of bees to photograph (the bee is a symbol of the Barberini family- look for them in the plaster and in the paintings AND on the grill work and on the masonry- they're everywhere. It's fun to look for them. If you have kids with you, give them 10 cents for every bee they find.) DO pay attention to the door handles- I photographed several of them (twisted snakes were especially cool). We loved the Raphael, and the Greco paintings, we did not even know were there. There are also some very nice Dutch masters- I loved the bride and groom (I think those were on floor 0). The also have Filipo Lippi works- I'm not a huge fan, but the works were interesting. Picasso isn't of great interest to me, so the big backdrop Picasso did wasn't a big thing for me, but the ceiling in the room was fantastic. It's one of the biggest most elaborate ceilings I've ever seen. I wouldn't put this at the top of your "to do" list in Rome. It's small, and it's not as cool as the Colonna or the Pamphilj. If you have many days to fill, or the art here is of special interest to you, by all means- go here. Otherwise, pick one of the more stellar Roman attractions. (And I think most people do that- we saw mostly Italians here- very few other tourists of any nationality).

Palazzo Barberini We…read morefound Palazzo Barberini a tad by accident. It was off season and therefore wonderful. We don't like crowds in galleries. And this palazzo turned national treasure was a calm respite. Raphael's La fornarina is the draw. But our favorite was Caravaggio's version of Judith Beheading Holofernes. He must have really bugged her... On the same street as the palazzo, and nearby, don't miss the plaque honoring Nikolai Gogol who lived at Via Sistina, 129, according to the plaque from 1838-1842 and wrote Dead Souls while there.

We were looking for something to do near our hotel on our last night in Rome and this was nearby!…read more It was challenging to find the entrance and when we did it was still confusing since there is a museum integrated with the ruins and we didn't have time to see a museum....the staff member working there pointed us to the kiosks to buy tickets and there was an option for the archeological site only so we bought those. There were no signs saying where we were supposed to go and no one to ask...we walked around a bit and kind of figured things out, but almost missed the main hall as the sign was very small...hint...walk straight after scanning your tickets and then turn left right after the gift shop which looks like you're exiting, but there is a tiny sign that says "to halls" or something like that. The areas to the right include a nice courtyard and the museum. The ruins were interesting, but with the minimal signage, and no one around to answer questions, it was a little frustrating.

This is one huge complex that offers so much to be seen. The Baths of Diocletian were the largest…read morein Rome when they were built in AD 298-306; and able to accommodate 3,000 people at a time. Today, it houses not only the museum, but also the Basilica of Maria degli Angeli. This museum was opened in 1889. Although the museum contains many interesting exhibits, it gives little insight into the original baths themselves. Michelangelo's cloister has about 400 sculptural objects - including statues, sarcophagi, altarpieces, and architectural decorative elements which can be viewed under the open arcades. There are several floors of exhibitions which include memorial inscriptions, bas-reliefs and archaeological artefacts, which provide a fascinating insight into Roman life. Cipressi di Michelangelo - The building surrounding this courtyard were designed by Michelangelo. It includes a 107,600-square-feet cloister known as Michelangelo's Cloister, which was built in 1565. The arcades are supported by 100 travertine columns. The fountain in the garden dates from 1695 and is surrounded by four cypresses of which one is thought to be planted by Michelangelo, and seven colossal heads of animals. The garden has an enormous marble fountain; and the large cloister, where a section of lesser statues and various archaeological materials are exhibited, are part of the complex of the National Roman Museum of Diocletian Bath.