Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Archaeological museum in Rome, Italy
Description
Palazzo Massimo alle Terme houses four floors of artworks and artifacts from the ancient world, including sculptures, frescoes, coins, and objects from various periods. The building itself is a neo-renaissance structure with spacious halls designed to display this extensive collection.
History
The palace was built between 1883 and 1887 in neo-renaissance style and initially served as a Jesuit school. After 1960 the building was converted into a museum and has since displayed ancient collections from Rome and surrounding regions.
Culture
The collections display Greek and Roman sculptures ranging from everyday scenes to depictions of rulers and gods. You can observe how ancient artists carved bodies, faces, and clothing in stone with remarkable detail.
Practical
The museum is located near Termini Station and easily reachable on foot. Visitors should expect long queues at peak times and wear comfortable shoes for walking through the four floors.
Did you know?
The second floor contains fully reconstructed room scenes with original painted walls from the Villa of Livia, displaying detailed garden landscapes from antiquity. These walls have been carefully preserved and offer a rare glimpse into the daily life of wealthy Romans.
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