Museo Capitoline Centrale Montemartini

Housed in a former power station, the Centrale Montemartini is an extraordinary museum. In its vast halls, you'll find classical sculpture boldly juxtaposed against diesel engines and giant furnaces. The collection’s highlights are in the Sala Caldaia (Boiler Room), where ancient statues strike poses around the giant machinery. Beautiful pieces include the Fanciulla Seduta (Seated Girl) and Musa Polimnia (Muse Polyhymnia). There are also some exquisite Roman mosaics depicting favorite subjects such as hunting scenes and foodstuffs.