After you’ve seen Rome’s top monuments and the Vatican museums, you may be ready to escape the crowds and visit a few lesser-known sites and museums. There’s lots to see and do in Rome beyond the most popular places. Here are our recommendations for where to go to experience a less-crowded Rome.

While Rome’s top museums can be very crowded, these museums generally have fewer visitors, making them a little quieter and easier to enjoy the exhibits. While the Borghese Gallery, in the Borghese Gardens, is one of Rome’s top museums, the number of visitors is limited so it’s not crowded. Reservations are mandatory with entrance times every 2 hours.