Among the many different kinds of museums that are present in Rome, one of the most unique is the Ara Pacis museum. The Museo dell Ara Pacis was constructed under the commission of Emperor Augustus in order to commemorate his military conquests in the Mediterranean. Surprisingly, this museum dedicated to military exploits is the home to the Altar of Peace.

The site on which the museum is located was called the Field of Mars. Architecturally, this amazing museum is completely surrounded by marble walls. These walls are adorned with statues of the senate and Emperor Augustus’s family members who are depicted as moving in a procession around the museum in order to celebrate the military conquests. 

• Regular € 6.50, Reduced € 4.50.
• Adult: Euro 10.50
• Reduced: Euro 8.50
• Audio guide Euro 4

• Subway to Flaminio station, Line A

• Spirito Divino – Italian fine dining
• Osteria Quarantaquattro – Fine dining, Mediterranean, Italian

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