Have you ever stepped inside a treasure chest? That’s what it feels like to enter the Museo Nazionale Romano. Spread across four unique locations in Rome, it isn’t just one museum, but a journey through time. The Museo Nazionale Romano began its life in 1889. Its mission? To safeguard the treasures unearthed as Rome modernized and grew. Imagine, remnants of a glorious empire, revealed beneath the bustling streets. The museum’s collection first found a home in a former monastery, nestled within the Baths of Diocletian. But over time, the museum’s treasures outgrew its walls. In the 1980s, the Museo Nazionale Romano embraced three new locations: Palazzo Altemps, Palazzo Massimo, and Crypta Balbi. Each location offers a different window into Rome’s past: from grand sculptures to everyday objects, and even the remnants of a Roman city block. The Museo Nazionale Romano is more than just a collection of artifacts. It’s a testament to Rome’s enduring spirit, a place where the echoes of emperors and whispers of everyday Romans weave together a captivating narrative.
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monticelli
Is this heaven? Because standing before the Chiesa di Santa Maria in Monticelli, one might feel a touch of the