Historical Museum of the Carabinieri, Rome
The Historical Museum of the Carabinieri in Rome is located on Piazza del Risorgimento, just a few steps from the Vatican. The museum has collected documents, photographs, paintings, weapons, uniforms and banners of the Carabinieri troops since its foundation in 1814 to the present day. It tells about the wars and campaigns in which carabineers took part. Police troops were founded by the King of Sardinia, Victor Emmanuel I. The unit's name came from the type of weapons used by the police – the carbines.
Until the beginning of the 21st century the carabineers were connected with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Carabinieri were considered to be an elite troop. You could become a member of carabineers through strict selection among young people with an impeccable reputation.
The Museum of the Carabinieri was founded in 1925.
Exhibits of the museum
The collection of the Roman Museum of the Carabinieri is presented in the form of documents and relics showing the history of the carabinieri. In 23 exhibition halls, decorated in an elegant style, you can follow the work of carabineers since 1814.
In the halls of the museum you can see paintings of the 20th century artists, including works by Gianni Vagnetti, Sebastiano De Albertis, Francesco Gonin, Achille Beltrame, and 19th century sculptures. Interesting records are the evidence of the Carabinieri's affairs during wars. Memorabilia and rare documents have a great historical value. For example, a document that is an evidencing of the birth of carabinieri.
The Museum of the Carabinieri also organizes training events. The museum complex has a library, photographs and a historical archive, which are accessible only with the permission of the director of the museum.
How to get there
In order to get to the Museum of the Carabinieri in Rome, you can take tram № 18 to the Risorgimento – San Pietro stop. To the bus stop Risorgimento you can take buses № 32, 81.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 13:00. On Mondays and public holidays it is closed.
Cost: entrance to the museum is free of admission.
