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Archaeological sites, churches, museums: authentic hidden gems and lesser known spots to inspire your exploration of the Eternal City.

  • Galleria del Cardinale (Cardinal Gallery) of the Galleria Corsini, Rome, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Corsini
    Museums
    27 September 2020
    by Milestone Rome

    Galleria Corsini: the historical model par excellence of Italian Pinacoteca

    In Rome, there is a small bunch of precious galleries which still show the original set-up of a “quadreria”, characterized by the rich throng of ...
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  • Francesco Borromini, perspectival gallery, 1652-1653, Rome, Palazzo Spada
    Museums
    23 March 2020
    by Milestone Rome

    Artemisia Gentileschi and Francesco Borromini: painting and architectural masterpieces at Palazzo Spada

    Close to the eternal Renaissance cosmos of Via Giulia, the 16th century Palazzo Spada invites you to amaze your gaze through the illusionistic perspectival masterpiece ...
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  • Giulio Romano, Giovanni Francesco Penni, Raffaellin del Colle and Giovanni da Udine, after Raffaello Sanzio's designs, Story of Cupid and Psyche, Loggia di Psiche, Villa Farnesina, Rome
    Villas
    2 April 2019
    by Milestone Rome

    The Renaissance bloom of Villa Farnesina

    A harmonious garden nestled between the Tiber river and Porta Settimiana, picturesque icon of Trastevere neighborhood, is the bucolic setting of Villa Farnesina, one of ...
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  • Old books on the wooden shelves at the Biblioteca Angelica, Rome
    Libraries
    14 November 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    Biblioteca Angelica, the earliest public library in modern Rome

    Behind the popular piazza Navona, there’s a hidden place in Rome where the smell of the past still reigns and the noisy strides of history ...
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  • Virgin Mary with Child, standing Saints Stefano and Lorenzo and kneeling Saints Agostino and Francesco, fresco dating to the beginning of the 15th century, high altar of chiesa di Santa Maria ai Monti, Rome
    Churches
    8 August 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    The miraculous image of Madonna dei Monti

    Set in the characteristic alleys of Monti neighborhood, in the area corresponding to the ancient Roman quarter of the Suburra, the chiesa di Santa Maria ...
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  • Votive sculpture from the sacred area of the Thirteen Altars, fourth room of Civitas religiosa, Museo Civico Archeologico "Lavinium", Pomezia (RM)
    Day trips from Rome
    25 July 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    The mythical origins of Rome at Lavinium archaeological museum

    In less than one hour from the historic center of Rome, an innovative archaeological museum recalls the religious aura lingering in the ancient site of ...
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  • Detail of Sala Aldobrandini, Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome
    Museums
    18 July 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    Mysterious family tales at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

    Galleria Colonna, Galleria Doria Pamphilj is one of the few art collections in Rome displayed in their original location at Palazzo Pamphilj al Collegio ...
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  • Altar wall at the Oratory of San Giovanni Decollato, Rome
    Hidden gems
    22 June 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    The artistic heritage of the confraternity assisting the condemned to death

    Near the renowned piazza la Bocca la Verità but hidden in a still preserved area of rione Ripa, a religious art treasure of Rome opens ...
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  • Grande Galleria, Palazzo Colonna, Rome‬
    Museums
    23 May 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    Galleria Colonna: serene grandeur away from the hustle of piazza Venezia

    The historic Palazzo Colonna near the central piazza Venezia, a noble palace still belonging to one of the most important families in the history of ...
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  • Modern cellars visible along the early medieval street running along the southern wall the porticus Minucia, Rome‬, Museo Nazionale Romano - Crypta Balbi
    Museums
    11 April 2016
    by Milestone Rome

    The Crypta Balbi museum and the historic layers of Rome

    Visiting the Crypta Balbi museum, a seat of the Museo Nazionale Romano, is an informative way to realize how Rome has developed over its ancient ...
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    6 November 2020
    Greetings! I have beautiful Limoges tankard (pitcher) with a monk holding a basket with wine in it, ...

    The dispersed art collection at Monte di Pietà and the misfortunes of marquis Campana

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    28 June 2019
    Hello Sonia, thanks for asking! The author of the murals in Livia's villa has not been specifically identified ...

    The painted garden from the Villa of Livia for #natureMW

  • Sonia G Gernes
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    25 June 2019
    Do we have any idea who painted the murals in Livia's garden room?

    The painted garden from the Villa of Livia for #natureMW

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    30 November 2018
    Dear Rebecca, first of all, thanks for contacting us! We are very happy to answer. As you already ...

    Medieval frescoes at the basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

  • Rebecca
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    30 November 2018
    Hello! I am researching this church for a project and this comes as a very late ...

    Medieval frescoes at the basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

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