Explore the Capitoline Museums, set within Piazza del Campidoglio, Michelangelo's elegant civic square that overlooks the city. The museum complex traces centuries of Roman art and public history, presenting an exceptional collection of classical sculpture, ancient remains and Renaissance additions.
Begin with the fragments of the colossal statue of Emperor Constantine and proceed through richly decorated halls where masterworks reveal the tastes and power of imperial Rome. In a grand hall beneath a glass ceiling, you will encounter the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the dramatic Lion Attacking a Horse, the Spinario (Boy with Thorn), the bronze head of Constantine and the Capitoline Wolf: each piece a defining symbol of the Eternal City.
Descend to the Tabularium and its arched gallery for spectacular panoramic views across the Roman Forum, offering a unique vantage point on the heart of ancient Rome. The museum's newer wing houses celebrated sculptures such as the Capitoline Venus, the Dying Gaul, the Red Faun, Cupid and Psyche and the monumental Marforio, one of Rome’s famed talking statues.
This experience delivers an in-depth encounter with Roman heritage in one of the city's most extraordinary cultural settings.
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