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Capitoline Museums
Museum4.7 · 17 9124.5 · 2 996≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~16 €
Regarded as the world's oldest public museum, this institution was founded in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated historic bronze sculptures to the citizens of Rome. Flanking the Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo, the museum spans Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, connected by an underground gallery. Key treasures include the Capitoline She-Wolf, the bronze Marcus Aurelius, the Dying Gaul, and colossal Roman statues.
Highlights
- Iconic ancient bronze statue of the Capitoline She-Wolf with twins
- Original gilded bronze equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius
- Piazza del Campidoglio architectural ensemble designed by Michelangelo
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:30 – 19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 19:30 |
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What’s nearby
Palazzo dei Conservatori houses the Capitoline Museums.
0 min walk · 8 m
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius
0 min walk · 35 m
Piazza del Campidoglio
1 min walk · 50 m
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Palazzo Caffarelli is part of the Capitoline Museums.
1 min walk · 67 m
Lupoaica
1 min walk · 97 m
Temple of Vespasian and Titus
1 min walk · 115 m
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
2 min walk · 125 m
Insula dell'Ara Coeli is an ancient structure near the Ara Coeli church.
2 min walk · 133 m
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