Part of National Roman Museum network but consistently overlooked compared to capitoline museums. Houses extraordinary Roman sculpture collection in beautiful Renaissance palace setting with distinct pieces from other major collections.

Ground floor has the famous 'Ludovisi Throne' - 5th century BC Greek marble that's perfectly preserved. Second floor displays incredible Roman copies of Greek masterpieces including colossal heads from Baths of Diocletian.

The courtyard garden recreates ancient Roman villa atmosphere with original sculptures positioned as they would have been 2000 years ago. Fascinating insight into how wealthy Romans displayed art.

€7 entry includes three other National Roman Museum sites. Open Tuesday-Sunday 9am-7:45pm. Near Piazza Navona but 90% fewer tourists.

The building itself has frescoed ceilings and the sculpture displays explain Roman copying techniques - how they mass produced 'Greek' statues for Roman villas.