Rome Museums and Monuments, Ostia and Tivoli
Information on the Best Museums and Monuments of Rome

MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS: The ticket offices close 45 minutes or 1 hour before the scheduled closing times of the museums or monuments. In most cases visitors under 18 and over 65 may visit the museums and monuments free of charge or at reduced costs, depending on the museums and monuments. During the summer months, Rome's largest museums and monuments open for longer hours, including in the evening. Most of the museums and monuments are closed on Mondays. Wheelchair access is available in most of them, but is better to call in advance and ask.

useful web sites: http://www.vatican.va and http://www.museionline.it

Museums in Rome

Ara Pacis Augustae: The monumental altar inaugurated on 30 January 9 a.C. to celebrate the military successes in Gaul and Spain and consecrate peace in the empire.
Lungotevere in Augusta; Tel. 06.68806848; (closed for refurbishing); 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; weekend and holidays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed on Mondays.


The Baracco Museum: Collections of ancient sculptures, Egyptian, Assyrian, Cypriot, Etruscan, Greek, Roman and medieval.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 158; Tel. 06.68806848; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; holidays 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

Capitoline Museums: A rich collection of antique sculptures with a colossal statue of River god. Gallery with statues, marbles from the Roman Villas, busts, vases, mosaics and frescoes.
Piazza del Campidoglio; Tel. 06.39967800; 10 a.m to 9 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

Caracalla Bath: Ancient public thermae, among the most attractive in the city. Ruins of public piscinae, stadium and statues.
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 52; 9 am to 4,30 pm; Sun Mon and hols 9 am to 3 pm - free under 18s and over 65.

Colosseum (Flavius Amphitheatre): The most stupendous monument of ancient Rome used for gladiatorial combats and for hunts with the slaughter of many gladiators and wild animals also floated for naval battles.
Tel. 06.7004261; 9 a.m to 4, 30 pm in winter time or to 6,30 pm in summer time - free under 18s and over 65.

Domus Aurea (Nero's Villa): One of the most amitious project of ancient Rome. Nero's palace enterely decorated with ''grotesques'' where was found the Laocoon.
Viale della Domus Aurea; Tel. 06.39967700; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Tuesdays - free under 18s and over 65.

Doria Pamphili Gallery: Caravaggio, Rubens, Guercino, Reni, Parmigianino Lorrain and Flemish masters.
Piazza del Collegio Romano, 2; Tel. 06. 6797323; 10 am to 5 pm; closed on Thursday - Wheelchair access.

Galleria Borghese: The Borghese family collection of classical and sixteenth to nineteenth century sculptures (among which works of Bernini and Canova) and fifteenth to nineteenth century paintings in the building commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5; Tel. 06 8548577; bookings Tel. O6 328101; from Tues to Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m; closed on Mondays - free under 18s and over 65 - Wheelchair access.

Mausoleum of Augustus: The dynastic tomb of the emperor and his family built by Augustus in 29 b.C..
Piazza Augusto Imperatore; to visit the mausoleum telephone 06.67103819 (only on booking).

Municipal Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art: A rapresentative panorama of Italian art from the end of the last century and contemporary art.
Via F. Crispi, 24; Tel. 06 4742848; Tues to Sat 10 a.m. to 11,30 a.m. and 12,30 p.m to 2,30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends and holidays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon; closed on Mondays.

Museum of Roman Civilisation: Plaster cast of statues, reliefs and inscriptions; models reconstructing buildings in Rome and the province of the empire and reproductions of everyday objects. Important models of Imperial Rome and archaic Rome end plaster casts of the Trajan Column.
Piazza G. Agnelli, 10; Tel. 06 5926041; 9 a.m to 7 p.m.; holidays 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

National Gallery of Ancient Art Palazzo Barberini: Twelfth to eighteenth century paintings and decorative art collection. Among the paintings, works of Lippi, Raffaello, Caravaggio and Bernini.
Via Quattro Fontane, 13; Tel. 06 4814591; 9 a.m. to 14 p.m.; holidays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed on Mondays - free under 18s and over 65.

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art: One of the largest collection of paintings, sculptures, and graphic art by artists, mostly Italian, from the last century to the present day. The gallery also has very vast library and specialised archives.
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131; Tel. 06 322981; from Tues to Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

National Museum of Palazzo Venezia: Important collections of sculptures, as well as collections of porcelain and ceramics, enamel paintings and silverware.
Via del Plebiscito, 118; Tel. 06 69994243 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; holidays 9 a.m. to1 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

Palazzo Corsini: Fourteenth to eighteenth century paintings. Among the most important artists represented: Beato Angelico, Rubens, Poussin.
Via della Lungara, 10; Tel. 06 68802323; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; holidays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

Quirinal's Stables: Originally the summer residance of the Pope then a pontifical palace, became in 1944 the official residence of the President.
Via XXIV Maggio, 16; Tel. 06.39967500; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m..

Roman Forum, Palatine, Basilica of Maxentius, Antiquarium Palatino and Loggia Mattei: Undubtably the most stupendous ancient area in Rome, including temples, remains of ancient basilicas and sacred areas, meeting places of political and cultural life. The Palatine, one of the seven hills of Rome, contains the most ancient relix of the city. A visit to the Palatine is of surpassing archaeological interest.
Portale del Vignola at Arco di Costantino; Tel. 06 6990110; bookings Tel. 06 37513247; guided tours Tel. 063724121; 9 a.m. to one hour before sunset.

Roman National Museum at Palazzo Massimo: Situated inside Palazzo Massimo, the museum represents the most important collection of roman art and important Livia's house frescoes and roman sarcophagus.
Piazza dei Cinquecento; 9 a.m. to 22 p.m.; Sunday until 20.00 pm; Closed on Monday.

S. Angel's Castel: Mausoleum begun by Emperor Hadrian transformed by Aurelian into the head of a fortified bridge, used for the first time as a prison. Later used by Popes as a fortress. A wonderful view can be enjoyed from the terrace.
Lungotevere Castello; Tel. 06.39967600; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed on Mondays - free under 18s and over 65.

Trajans Markets and the Imperial Forum: They were ancient shops on different storeys used as an exchange marked and buisness negotiation. One of the best panorama of the city center. Temples in marble, columns and most important monuments of ancient/classical Rome. Affording views of great beauty.
Via IV Novembre, 94; Tel. 06 67102802; 9 a.m. to one hour before sunset.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, The Raphael Rooms and Loggias Citta del Vaticano: An extraordinarily important museum complex in virtue of the works kept there and the sumptuous premises in which they are exhibited.
Viale Vaticano; Tel. 06 6988 3860/06 69884947/06 69883333; 2 January to 14 March and from 2 November to 31 Dicember: Mon to Fri 8.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.; 16 March to 30 October: Mon to Fri 8.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.; Saturdays 8.45 to 1,30 pm, last entrance 12.30 p.m.; Sundays closed except for the last Sunday of each month when admittance to the museums is free.
Museums are closed on Jan 1st and 6th, Feb 11th, Mar 19th, Easter, Easter Monday, May 1st, June 29th, Aug. 15th and 16th, Nov 1st and Dec 8th, Christmas Day, and all other religious holidays.

CATACOMBS ON THE APPIAN WAY: Burial sites for Christians including marthyrs from the second half of the 2nd Century to the 5th Century A.D. Note: over the year most Catacombs close for one full month, usually between November and February.
- San Callisto. Via Appia Antica, 110; Tel. 0651301580; 8,30 a.m. to 12,30 p.m. and 2,30 p.m. to 17 p.m.; closed on Wednesday; closed February.
- San Sebastiano. Via Appia Antica, 136; Tel. 067850350; 8,30 a.m to 12,30 p.m. and 14,30 p.m. to 17 p.m.; closed on Sunday; Closed November.
- Tomb of Cecilia Metella: Via Appia Antica, 161; Tel. 06 39967700; 9 a.m. - 7,30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

ANCIENT OSTIA: Excavations at Ancient Ostia / Scavi di Ostia Antica
Ostia is comparable to a little Pompei. It was the ancient port of Rome founded in IV Centry b.C. As the power of Rome became greater, Ostia became more important mainly as a Navy base, but also as the "Emporium of Rome". About 30 minutes from the city of Rome.
Viale dei Romagnoli, 717; Tel. 06 56358099; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Summer 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thur Fri Sat from 8,30 a.m. to 11,30 p.m.; closed on Mondays - free under 18s and over 65.

TIVOLI: Hadrian's Villa / Villa Adriana
The ruins can only hint at the grandeur and beauty of this Villa which the Emperor Hadrian had built to remind of the monuments and sites he had admired during his travels in the East. About 30 minutes from the city of Rome.
Tel. 0774.530203; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - free under 18s and over 65.

TIVOLI: Villa D'Este
One of the most beautiful residences of the Renaissance. The Villa's countless fountains, set in the heart of magnificent Italian style gardens, create a delightfully graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water. About 30 minutes from the city of Rome.
Tel. 0774.312070; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed on Mondays.

FRASCATI: Villa Aldobrandini
The palace constructed for Cardinal Aldobrandini has wonderful terraces, statues and fountains. Breathtaking panorama. About 30 minutes from the city of Rome.
Via G. Massaia, 18; Tel. 06 9426887; Park open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed on Sundays (visits only with permission by the Frascati Tourist Office from 9 to 12,30)

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