From the classic National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art and Galleria Borghese, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.6 · 11,050 reviews
Discover the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art in its grand Beaux-Arts palazzo near Villa Borghese. Wander spacious, uncrowded galleries tracing Italian art into modernism, with works by Klimt, Cezanne, and Van Gogh alongside contemporary exhibitions.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
2★ 4.6 · 30,270 reviews
Step into Cardinal Borghese's 17th-century villa for a two-hour window with one of the finest small art collections anywhere. See Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and David up close, alongside Caravaggios, beneath frescoed, gilded ceilings.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
3★ 4.7 · 4,511 reviews
Step into Villa Giulia, a Renaissance pope's country retreat turned home to the world's finest Etruscan collection. Marvel at the terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, browse centuries of bronzes, jewelry, and tomb goods, then wander the villa's quiet courtyards and gardens.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
4★ 4.6 · 95,371 reviews
Discover Villa Borghese, Rome's grand 17th-century park. Wander shaded avenues, row across the boating lake, take in the view from Pincio Terrace, and step inside the Galleria Borghese's art collection.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
morning, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
5★ 4.5 · 3,584 reviews
Step into the Borghese Gallery's uncrowded, timed two-hour window for an intimate encounter with world-class art. Move through the villa's rooms to see Bernini's most dynamic sculptures alongside paintings by Caravaggio and Titian, with an audioguide or guide to bring it all into focus.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
6★ 4.4 · 864 reviews
Discover Museo Carlo Bilotti, tucked inside Villa Borghese park's historic Orangery. Wander this free, easygoing museum to see Giorgio de Chirico's Metaphysical paintings alongside rotating exhibitions, a relaxed stop between park strolls.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
7★ 4.6 · 636 reviews
Step into Pietro Canonica's former home and studio, tucked inside Villa Borghese park. Wander through his expressive bronzes, explore the preserved living quarters upstairs, and stroll the sculpture-dotted garden, all free of charge.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
8★ 4.7 · 376 reviews
Discover Cinema dei Piccoli, a tiny historic theatre hidden inside Villa Borghese park. Settle into its cozy, intimate seats for a low-priced film screening after a relaxed stroll through the surrounding greenery.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
9★ 4.3 · 1,392 reviews
Step into Casa del Cinema, a free cultural hub tucked inside Villa Borghese park. Catch Italian and international film screenings or events, then relax at the on-site café during your park stroll.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
10★ 3.5 · 853 reviews
Spend a Sunday digging through Borghetto Flaminio's gated flea market north of Rome's center. Sift racks of secondhand and vintage designer clothing, especially coats and Italian-label pieces, paying the small entry fee and bringing cash for vendors.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning or lunchtime
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
11★ 3.6 · 1,350 reviews
Discover Caffè Hungaria, a neighbourhood breakfast spot tucked away in residential Parioli. Tuck into fluffy banana pancakes piled with fresh fruit, or try a burger or pastry, eating budget-friendly and alongside actual Roman locals.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Walking intensity
Easy pace
