The Museum of Villa Giulia was born in 1889 on the initiative of Felice Barnabei (1842-1922), archaeologist and political Italian, based on a coherent program of archaeological explorations.
The new concrete prospects generated by the impending enlargement of the Museum of Villa Giulia are illustrated in the panels to the right of the entrance and modern windows with windows that open out on the Villa Poniatowski to accommodate an extensive review of materials recently acquired.
It is mostly fine ceramics of different age and production, sometimes real masterpieces, stolen by tomb robbers, they have been returned from major museums and private collectors in the United States as a result of a complex operation promoted by Italy. Alongside these include other important objects from seizures ordered by the judiciary as a result of brilliant operation conducted by the Police Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage.
Villa Giulia tours, things to do and tickets
Private
Private Tour - National Etruscan Museum
Duration: 2 hours
The National Etruscan Museum in Villa Giulia is considered the most representative Italian Museum of the Etruscan civilization and it is located within Villa Giulia, the suburban residence of Pope Jules III (1550-55), designed by Vignola and realized with the participation of Ammannati and Vasari.
In 1889 the villa was destined to be the Museum of the pre-Roman Antiquities of Latium. Two wings were added between 1912 and 1923.
Specific sections are also dedicated to Etruscan epigraphy, to the history of the Museum and to the architectonic complex of Valle Giulia. Of particular interest are the exhibits of:
- the Apollo from Veio (sixth century BC)
- the Sarcophagus of the Spouses from Cerveteri (sixth century BC)
- the high relief and the golden thin sheets from Pyrgi (fifth century BC)
- the Apollo dello Scasato from Falerii (fourth century BC)
- the Centaur from Vulci (sixth century BC)
- the so-called Cista Ficoroni from Palestrina (fourth century BC).
In 1889 the villa was destined to be the Museum of the pre-Roman Antiquities of Latium. Two wings were added between 1912 and 1923.
Specific sections are also dedicated to Etruscan epigraphy, to the history of the Museum and to the architectonic complex of Valle Giulia. Of particular interest are the exhibits of:
- the Apollo from Veio (sixth century BC)
- the Sarcophagus of the Spouses from Cerveteri (sixth century BC)
- the high relief and the golden thin sheets from Pyrgi (fifth century BC)
- the Apollo dello Scasato from Falerii (fourth century BC)
- the Centaur from Vulci (sixth century BC)
- the so-called Cista Ficoroni from Palestrina (fourth century BC).
$111.31*Per person
Skip-the-line guided tour of the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome
Duration: 3 hours
Visit the most important Museum of Etruscan art and history in the world on this exclusive 2.5 hour tour led by a top-rated local guide. You will enjoy famous masterpieces including Veius Apollo, Pyrgy Golden Tables, Newlyweds Sarcophagus and many more. It will be an unforgettable journey through one of the most mysterious and influential civilizations of Ancient Italy. It is a private tour and the guide will be exclusively at your service answering all your questions and using ipad and multimedia tools to make you relive the past.
$266.04*Per person