One of the much lesser known Classical Roman art galleries in Rome is the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. Housed in a palace located next to Roma Termini train station, this gallery lives in the shadows of the Vatican, Villa Borghese and all the other over-subscribed tourist attractions, yet displays an interesting collection (even for non-aficionados like myself) that is worthy of the same attention given to the bigger names.
To escape the crowds and heat for a couple of hours, head to the Palazzo and find yourself alone in cool, light-filled rooms occupied by Greek inspired bronze and marble sculptures, mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 2nd century BC.
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