Villa Farnesina

Located in Via della Lungara, 230

Built in the early sixteenth century and designed by Bramante's pupil, Baldassarre Peruzzi, this villa represents a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance. In 1511 Villa Farnesina was designed for Agostino Chigi, a wealthy Sienese banker, who had decided to build it for his lover.
The magnificent Villa is situated in the central neighborhood of Trastevere and consists of a central structure with a five archway loggia that unfolds into two sections that are laid out on six different floors. What is spectacular are the beautiful Italian gardens outside of the Villa which represent an almost natural continuation of the Villa.
Raphael's breathtaking frescos are painted on the walls of the loggia, depicting a beautiful mythological fresco of Cupid and Psyche. Moreover, you will find frescos of Sebastiano del Piompo, Giulio Romano, Giovanni Bazzi, Giovan Francesco Penni and Baldassarre Peruzzi. You will have the opportunity to visit the Loggia of Galatea, Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, Hall of Perspectives, Alexander and Roxane's room and the Room of the Frieze. Each room will astonish you and will show you the real meaning of Italian Renaissance.
Villa Farnesina takes its name from Cardinal Alessandro Farnese who bought the villa at the end of the 16th century. The Villa was left unfinished by Agostino Chigi and in the 17th century, Gaspard Dughet   concluded the decorations. Villa Farnesina is without a doubt a beautiful architectural and artistic masterpiece and should not be missed. Enjoy!


+39 0668027268
+39 0668027397

mail: farnesina@lincei.it


Closed on Sundays/holidays
Monday-Saturday from 9am-2pm
On the second Sunday of each month special opening from 9am-5pm with guided tours

Private tours can be arranged with a minimum of 30 people


Tickets:
Full price: 6 Euros (from 18-65 years)
Reduced price: 5 Euros (from 14-18 years, over 65, teachers)
Schools: 3 Euros
Garden visit: 2 Euros

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Musei Capitolini

Located in the center in Piazza del Campidoglio, 1

The Capitoline museums represent the most ancient public museums in the world, founded by Pope Sisto IV in 1471. In order to reach the museums, you need to walk the beautiful flight of stairs from Campo Marzio which lead to Piazza del Campidoglio, designed in the 15th century by Michelangelo Buonarroti.
These beautiful museums display historical artifacts, statues, sculptures, mosaics and so much more. Additionally, the sight of the bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius on his horse is spectacular. Apart from the collection of historical artifacts, there are also seasonal exhibitions which are great and should not be missed. When you have finished looking at the museums, you can have a coffee at the museum's bar, located on the magnificent Terrazza Caffarelli, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Rome. Enjoy!


The moment's exhibitions:

TIEPOLO: I colori del disegno (1696-1770) - This exhibition will display the works of the Venetian artist, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, along with the works of his two sons, Giandomenico and Lorenzo. Tiepolo was one of the greatest painters of the 18th century: through his grand imagination he was able to interchange the world of ancient history into a splendid form of language, portraying the idea of artistic fantasy. The exhibition is divided into four different sections that pool together Tiepolo's drawings and paintings, taking you through a path that will lead to the painter's fantastic artistic outcomes.

From October 3rd - January 18th, 2015

+39 060608

Closed on Mondays, December 25th, January 1st, May 1st
Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-8pm
December 24/31 from 9am-2pm

Tickets:
The ticket office is located on the ground floor of Palazzo dei Conservatori

Tickets for Tiepolo Exhibition:
Full:15 Euros
Reduced: 13 Euros

For residents of Rome:
Full: 13 Euros
Reduced :11 Euros

Tickets for Capitoline Museum + Centrale Montemartini + Tiepolo:
Full: 16 Euros
Reduced: 14 Euros

For residents of rome:
Full:15 Euros
Reduced: 13 Euros

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MAXXI Contemporary Museum

Located in Via Guido Reni, 4A

Situated in the Flaminio neighborhood, the beautiful contemporary art museum was inaugurated in 2010. The magnificent area was designed as a multifunctional space by the Iraqi architect, Zaha Hadid and represents the importance of communicating and expressing creativity.
Art is a means through which humans express emotions, thoughts and history, and it is MAXXI's aim to become a center for communication, arts and innovation.
MAXXI is also partner with the Google Cultural Institute, and displays 55 works that are the fruit of the Google Art Project. In addition, the museum hosts diverse exhibitions, including photography, 20th century and 21st century art works and offers different work places such as the Photography Center located in the ground floor.

Upcoming events and exhibitions:

OPEN MUSEUM OPEN NIGHT - From October 24th to November 30th
click here for information


BELLISSIMA - an exhibition dedicated to the made in Italy fashion, with classic attire created by the leaders of Italian haute couture. Through the display of different clothes styled by the Sorelle Fontana to Maria Antonelli and Balestra, Carosa, Valentino, Capucci and many more, you will be able to perceive the way Italian originality contributed on an international scale.

From December 11th 2014 - May 27th 2015

+39 0632810

+39 063201954 (for educational purposes_

Closed on Mondays, May 1st and December 25th

Tuesdaday-Friday, Sunday from 11am-7pm

Saturday from 11am-10pm

Tickets:

Full price 11 Euros for adults

Reduced price 8 Euros (groups more than 15 people, university students under 26, registered journalists, FAI members, Carta Civita holders)

Reduced price 4 Euros (for students over 14 years old or in class groups)

Free for under 14 years-old, disabled visitors requiring accompaniement and companions, accredited journalists, MAXXI membership card holders)

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Ara Pacis Museum

Located in the center in Lungotevere in Augusta (corner with Via Tomacelli)

The Museum of the Ara Pacis has been reopened to the public in 2006 after a long period of reconstructions to ensure the preservations of the Ara Pacis, an altar dedicated from Augustus in 9 a.c. to Pax in the Augustan era, a goddess of Rome.
The museum has been designed by the American architect, Richard Meier, on the basis of contrasts between lights and shadows and gives access to the monument of the Ara Pacis, ensuring complete silence through the 500 meters squared veranda of crystals.
The museum hosts beautiful exhibitions as well as displaying artifacts of the origins of Rome all the way up to the glorious Augustus era.

The moment's exhibitions:

Henry Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) - It is an exhibition of one of the most influential photographers of the 21st century. Cartier-Bresson was always able to unite poetry to the power of evidence. He captured images from Surrealism up the the Cold War, including the Spanish Civil War, WWII and the great decolonization. Due to his vast extensions of images, he is called "the eye of the century".
The exhibition covers the whole career of the artist's life and is accompanied by an easy-to-follow guide to the exhibition. Enjoy!

From September 26th - January 25th 2015

+39 060608
Tuesday - Sunday from 9am-7pm
On Friday-Saturday only the exhibition is open (not the museum) from 9am-10pm (entrance from Via di Ripetta)

Tickets:

Exhibition only:

1. Adults: 11 Euros
2. Concessions: 9 Euros (people up to 26 years-old, over 65, teachers, journalists with press card, Romapass card holders, holders of AMEX used to buy tickets)
3. School groups: 4 Euros
4. Family: 22 Euros (2 adults and kids under 18 years old)
5. Free: children up to 6 years, Union disabled visitors and a carer, EU Tourist Guides, Tourist interpreters form EU, RomaPass card-holders)

Combined Tickets (Ara Pacis Museum + Henry Cartier-Bresson exhibition):

1. Adults: 18 Euros
2. Roman Citizens: 14 Euros
3. Concessions: 12 Euros (applies to visitors stated above)
4. School groups: 4 Euros
5. Family: 22 Euros (applies to visitors stated above)

Ara Pacis Museum only:

1. Adults: 10.50 Euros
2. Roman citizens: 8.50 Euros
3. Concessions: 12 Euros (applies to visitors stated above)

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The Chiostro del Bramante

Located in Via Arco della Pace, 5

The Chiostro del Bramante, designed by the esteemed architect Donato Bramante and named after him, is an icon of Renaissance architecture in Rome. The cloister is the most important feature of what was originally a monastery which also included the neighboring church of Santa Maria della Pace. Throughout the year, the museum offers the fascinating glimpse to the Renaissance architecture and with its beautiful large frescoed galleries it provides a great space to enjoy art.


The moment's exhibitions:

Maurits Cornelis Escher(1898-1972) - The exhibition exposes the works of the Dutch graphic artist, known for his perspectives, lithographs and mathematically inspired works. His art is fascinating and unique and it explores the world of math, always staying in between art and geometry. Escher's art also observes nature with a different point of view that allows the beauty of irregular geometry to emerge. Enjoy!

From September 20th to February 22nd, 2015

+39 068809035

Open every day
Monday-Friday from 10am-8pm
Saturday-Sunday from 10am-9pm

Escher in mostra a Roma | Chiostro del Bramante 20 settembre 2014 - 22 febbraio 2014
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Art Exhibitions

ESCHER

September 20th 2014 - February 21st 2015
at Chiostro del Bramante
(Every Monday there's a student discount: tickets are 5 Euros instead of 13 Euros)




HENRI CARTIER BRESSON

Semptember 26th 2014 - January 25th 2015
at Museo dell'Ara Pacis

GIAMBATTISTA, GIANDOMENICO E 

LORENZO TIEPOLO

October 3rd 2014 - January 18th 2015

at Musei Capitolini - Palazzo Caffarelli

MARIO SIRONI

October 4th 2014 - December 3rd 2014
at Complesso del Vittoriano




MAT COLLISHAW - BLACK MIRROR

October 7th 2014 - January 11th 2015
at Galleria Borghese

MEMLING
Rinascimento Fiammingo

October 11th 2014 - January 18th 2015
at Scuderie del Quirinale

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Galleria Borghese

Located in Piazzale del Museo Borghese, 5

Galleria Borghese is a magnificent art gallery situated in the former Villa Borghese Pinciana house. Inside this 17th century villa lies the Borghese collection of sculptures and paintings and most importantly the works of Bernini, Raffaello, Tiziano and many more. It is a beautiful location in Rome, immersed in the Villa Borghese gardens and a must to visit. Enjoy!


The moment's exhibitions:

Mat Collishaw - The artist has a spectacular exhibition prepared by the name of Black Mirror which creates a relationship with the historical and artistic context of the Galleria Borghese. Mat Collishaw has been inspired by the collection of the gallery and has created three different art works based on Caravaggio's Madonna dei Palafrenieri, the San Girolamo and il Davide con la testa di Golia. The works are related to the three different time periods of a human being's life: childhood, youth and old age.

From October 8th to January 11th 2015




+39 0632810 (Reservation Center)

Ticket reservation is mandatory in order to visit Galleria Borghese.
You can reserve your tickets at www.tosc.it
Free tickets for owners of RomaPass cards and for all tourist guides are only available through the Reservtion Center

Closed on Mondays
Tuesday-Saturday from 8am-7.30pm
Closed on January 1st, December 25th

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Palazzo delle Esposizioni

Located in Via Nazionale, 194

Palazzo delle Esposizioni is a neoclassical building which serves as an exhibition hall and a cultural center. The building, which has been recently reconstructed, offers more than 10,000 square meters spread on three floors. In addition to being an exhibition area, it also has a 139-seats cinema, an auditorium, a bookshop, a cafe and a Forum, whose rooms are used for different functions.
It has multifunctions, such as hosting art exhibitions, film festivals, photography, theater, book presentation and many other events.

The moment's exhibitions:

Numeri. Tutto quello che conta, da zero a infinito. (Numbers: all that counts from zero to infinity). 

It is an exhibition designed to underline the twofold nature of numbers. Numbers are natural things which our brains are designed to understand, in fact they are used in every-day society to make life simpler. But numbers also have a long history and have had an important impact on philosophy, theology, architecture and music.

From October 16th - May 31st 2015

+39 0639967500 

+39 848082408 (for schools)

Closed on Mondays

Tuesday - Thursday from 10am-8pm

Friday-Saturday from 10am-10.30pm

Sunday from 10am-8pm

Full price 12.50 Euros

Reduced price 10 Euros (for people belos 26 year-old, over 65, teachers, groups booked in advance)

Reduced price 6 Euros for children from 7-18 years-old

Free admission for children under 7 years-old

Schools 4 Euros per student

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Scuderie del Quirinale

Located in Via XXIV Maggio, 16

If you're interested in museums and art exhibitions, the Scuderie del Quirinale may be of interest to you.    The building was built from 1722 to 1732, where originally there were the Stables of the Quirinale Palace. In occasion of the Great Jubilee in the year 2000, there was the opening of the Scuderie, which were transformed by the famous Italian architect, Gae Aulenti, into an exhibition area that hosts some of the best art collections from the most famous artists in the world, both Italian and international.
Don't forget to visit the amazing window designed by Gae Aulenti and admire the wonderful view of Rome.

The moment's exhibitions:

Memling. Rinascimento Fiamminco. (Memling the Flemish Renaissance)
This exhibition underlines the factors that describe and mark Hans Memling in the Flemish Renaissance. It examines all his life's works from his monumental pieces all the way to his initial sketches. His technique to set his subjects behind a backdrop landscape influenced many Italian Artists in the 16th century.

From October 11th - January 18th 2015




+39 0639967500
+39 0639967200 (for schools)

Sunday - Thursday from 10am-8pm
Friday - Saturday from 10am-10.30pm


Full price 12 Euros
Reduced price 9.50 Euros (for people under 26 years-old, over 65, teachers, groups)
Reduced price 6 Euros (from 7-18 years-old)
Free entry for children up to 6 years old

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