Palazzo Braschi houses the Museo di Roma. The magnificent 18th century palace stands in the heart of the Renaissance and Baroque ancient Rome, between Piazza Navona and Piazza Campo dei Fiori. It was commissioned by Duke Luigi Braschi Onesti, whose uncle was Pius VI (Cesena 1717 - Valence 1799), elected pope in 1775.

Now, at the end of a hardworking restoration which has renewed the original magnificence, Palazzo Braschi is a modern museum with splendid external structures and a wonderful court. The oval hall, the main entrance which overlooks via San Pantaleo, leads to the monumental and spectacular staircase with its eighteen red granite columns coming from the gallery built by Caligola on the banks of the Tiber. Along the staircase there are ancient sculptures and fine stuccoes, inspired by Achilles' myth. The great architect Giuseppe Valadier (1762 - 1839) probably contributed to its execution. The original tempera paintings still decorate many rooms.