Palazzo Braschi

Palace Neoclassical Roman palace housing the Museo di Roma

A Neoclassical palace near Rome’s Piazza Navona that houses the Museum of Rome; visitors view period interiors, municipal collections and stroll to nearby Campo de’ Fiori and historic streets.

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Palazzo Braschi is a late 18th-century neoclassical palace in central Rome, sited close to Piazza Navona. It was built for the Braschi Onesti family and today contains municipal cultural spaces.

The palace contains the Museo di Roma, with galleries devoted to the city’s urban life, prints and period interiors. Visitors also see the building’s large stair and neoclassical rooms that host temporary exhibitions and municipal displays.

Commissioned by Luigi Braschi Onesti in the late 18th century, the palace was constructed as a family residence. Over time the building was repurposed for public and cultural uses and now serves as a museum and exhibition venue.

Set in Rome’s historic centre between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, the palazzo sits amid dense urban streets and other Baroque-era landmarks.

  • Central location: Located a short walk from Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori, making it easy to combine with central Rome sightseeing.
  • Exhibition spaces: The building includes a prominent grand staircase and large exhibition rooms used for rotating cultural displays.

What to See #

  • Museo di Roma: Houses the municipal Museo di Roma with displays on the city's 18th- and 19th-century urban life and collections of prints, drawings and period furnishings.
Palazzo Braschi
Palazzo Braschi, Piazza Navona area, Rome, Lazio, Italy
41.8975, 12.4727

How to Get to Palazzo Braschi #

Palazzo Braschi is a short walk from Piazza Navona and from the Pantheon. The nearest metro stations are Barberini and Spagna, with local buses serving the city centre.

Tips for Visiting Palazzo Braschi #

  • Visit late afternoon to avoid morning coach crowds; the palace houses municipal collections that reward slower browsing.
  • Look up: the ceilings and painted decorations are often more interesting than the floor-level displays.
  • Combine the visit with a stroll along Corso Vittorio Emanuele and nearby Piazza Navona.

Best Time to Visit Palazzo Braschi #

Shoulder seasons are ideal for combining indoor museum time with outdoor Rome.

Spring/Autumn
April-June & September-October · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Mild weather and comfortable museum visits.
Winter
November-March · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Quieter tourist season and shorter lines.

Weather & Climate near Palazzo Braschi #

Climate

Palazzo Braschi's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (703 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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