ART THROUGH THE EYES OF A LOCAL
Rome is an open-air museum.
From ancient ruins to Renaissance masterpieces, from Baroque treasures to contemporary art, every street, square and palace tells a story.
Our Rome Art Guide is your trusted companion for discovering the city’s most iconic masterpieces, hidden gems and authentic cultural experiences.
Whether you are visiting Rome for the first time or returning to discover another side of the city, we help you look beyond the obvious and experience Rome with greater depth, context and curiosity.
MUST-SEE ART IN ROME
Start with the masterpieces that define Rome.
From the grandeur of the Vatican to the intimate beauty of the Borghese Gallery, these are some of the places every art lover should experience at least once.
VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL
Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world.
Walk through centuries of artistic history and discover masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael and countless other masters.
The Vatican Museums are much more than the Sistine Chapel: they are an extraordinary journey through painting, sculpture, architecture and the history of the Catholic Church.
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ANCIENT ROME
Step back in time and explore the incredible engineering and art of the Roman Empire.
From the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Pantheon and the monumental remains of Imperial Rome, discover how architecture, politics and everyday life shaped one of the greatest civilizations in history.
GALLERIA BORGHESE
A remarkable collection of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces in an intimate setting.
Admire extraordinary works by Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael and other masters inside one of Rome’s most beautiful historic villas.
The Galleria Borghese offers an exceptionally intimate encounter with some of the greatest masterpieces of Italian art.
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ROME’S CHURCHES
Discover breathtaking works of art hidden in plain sight.
Some of Rome’s greatest masterpieces are not behind museum doors but inside its churches.
Explore extraordinary works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini and many other artists, often surrounded by centuries of history and architectural beauty.
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HIDDEN GEMS
& LOCAL SECRETS
Beyond the famous landmarks, Rome hides extraordinary places that most visitors never see.
From secret courtyards and ancient mosaics to lesser-known museums, historic palaces and breathtaking artistic details hidden in unexpected places, Rome rewards those who take the time to look closer.
Some of the city’s most fascinating stories are found away from the crowds.