Museum of Rome: Reserved Entry

Want something arty in Rome? See a superb collection of over 100,000 works, including paintings, drawings, photographs, statues, furniture, and costumes at Palazzo Braschi - Museum of Rome.This palace, designed at great expense by famous architect Cosimo Morelli, is truly one of the city's most stunning museums. The interior has a remarkable staircase with 18 red granite columns originally used by Emperor Caligula, designed by Giuseppe Valadier. Follow the staircase up to the exhibition spaces, where you can see an impressive array of arts and crafts, including fragments of beautiful medieval frescoes from the demolished Roman church of Santa Maria in Vincis, and fragments of mosaics from the medieval St. Peter’s Basilica.See portrait busts of members of leading papal families, paintings by the likes of Giovanni Paolo Panini and Bartolemeo Pinelli portraying Roman ceremonies and festivities, and a fascinating collection of photographs, furniture, clothing, sedan chairs, and ceramics.Afterwards, grab a snack at the café, which offers direct access to Piazza Navona.