Rome Museum Help

[artnbarb]

We're switching things up next year and going to Italy in the spring! (We still plan to go in the fall as usual, fingers crossed) We'll arrive in Rome at the beginning of May and will have 2 1/2 days before we leave on a cruise taking us around Italy, ending in Ravenna. After that we'll spend 3 weeks in Umbria.

My question is regarding Rome itself. We'll arrive on Thursday, so we'll have just a half day for sightseeing. Then we'll have all day Friday and Saturday. Art's neuropathy continues to worsen, so his balance isn't great, his stamina isn't what it used to be, and he walks very, very slowly. We know we want to visit the Borghese (every. single. time.!), and will take the bus from Termini, but I'm wondering what other attractions/museums we might visit. We've been to the Capitoline Museum many times, and would like something different. any other suggestions for a day that might not be too tiring for Art? For those who don't know us, we've been to Rome many times and have visited the Coloseum, Forum, and Vatican multiple times. We used to walk all day, but that just isn't possible anymore.

 

[braindoc]

Palazzo Barberini?

 

[artnbarb]

Palazzo Barberini?

Thanks! I started to say we've been there but the realized it was the Pamphili Palace we visited, so I'll add it to my list.

 

[GailS]

Would the Vatican Scavi Tour be too difficult? Fascinating if you would be able to do it.

 

[artnbarb]

We took the Scavi tour many years ago and it was fascinating!

 

[Lizth]

Ara Pacis, Palazzo Massimo, Villa Torlonia, Galleria Colonna.

 

[artnbarb]

Thank you, I'll check them out!

 

[italian excursion]

Maybe take the bus to Ostia Antica which is quite near FCO. It's beautiful and not usually very noticed. You can go from the airport or from Rome.

Also, a 30 minute (if I recall properly) train ride to Civita Castellana will take you to a tiny town that isn't very attractive but is small and flat; has a gorgeous church with amazing mosaics and an extensive archeological museum. Easy walking.

 

[artnbarb]

Maybe take the bus to Ostia Antica which is quite near FCO. It's beautiful and not usually very noticed. You can go from the airport or from Rome.

Also, a 30 minute (if I recall properly) train ride to Civita Castellana will take you to a tiny town that isn't very attractive but is small and flat; has a gorgeous church with amazing mosaics and an extensive archeological museum. Easy walking.

Do you think the walking in Ostia Antica would be too difficult for Art? His balance is terrible!

I also like the idea of Civita Castellana, mainly because of the archeological museum - thanks!

 

[italian excursion]

Do you think the walking in Ostia Antica would be too difficult for Art? His balance is terrible!

I also like the idea of Civita Castellana, mainly because of the archeological museum - thanks!

Ostia may be a bit difficult because it's very extensive and it's a ruin. But if I remember correctly, there are paths through it all. I wonder if someone else here has been there more recently.
Civita Castellana might be better as it's much more compact, smaller and is flat, with streets, etc. The church there is fabulous as it features mosaic work from the Cosmati family.
The Museo Archeiologicao dell'Agro Falisco is located on the second floor but has an elevator. Good to check ahead if you think you'll need help from staff. But I'm sure the elevator will take care of your needs for mobility. Enjoy!

 

[Lizth]

If you are interested in archaeology, Villa Giulia, the Etruscan Museum, is a great destination. It is fairly compact so walking is not exhausting and its contents are extensive.

 

[artnbarb]

Ostia may be a bit difficult because it's very extensive and it's a ruin. But if I remember correctly, there are paths through it all. I wonder if someone else here has been there more recently.
Civita Castellana might be better as it's much more compact, smaller and is flat, with streets, etc. The church there is fabulous as it features mosaic work from the Cosmati family.
The Museo Archeiologicao dell'Agro Falisco is located on the second floor but has an elevator. Good to check ahead if you think you'll need help from staff. But I'm sure the elevator will take care of your needs for mobility. Enjoy!

Thanks for the assessment and information!

 

[artnbarb]

We've never been to the Baths Of Diocletion - I think because I always thought it was just a big empty space. I'm not sure why I thought that! Is it worth considering?

 

[Allen]

If you’ve not been to Ara Pacis, it makes for a lovely, relatively unstressful visit. Rarely crowded and often with an interesting photo or painting exhibition on display in lower level. If you do go, doing a bit of research of the sculptural scenes on the monument will increase your enjoyment. The building itself by American architect Richard Meier was a subject of local controversy and disdain, but I think it’s quite a worthy structure aesthetically and functions very well.

 

[ncp]

If you want something a little different, less ancient the museo del arte moderna is very good. It’s not modern as in contemporary, more like 18th century, short taxi ride and would be walkable.