The Capitoline Museums house key collections of Roman art and archaeology, including icons such as the Capitoline She-wolf, in an architectural ensemble designed by Michelangelo.




The Capitoline Museums, located on the Capitoline Hill, are considered the first public museum in the world. Its collections, officially inaugurated in 1734, bring together classical sculptures, paintings, medieval and Renaissance art, as well as fundamental pieces of the history of Rome. Among its most famous works are the Capitoline She-wolf, the Dying Galata and the colossal bust of Constantine. The museum is distributed in several Renaissance palaces designed by Michelangelo, who also created the majestic square that unites them. Its rooms combine art, archaeology and historical context, allowing visitors to understand the evolution of Rome from antiquity to the Modern Age. The view from the museum's terrace over the Roman Forum completes a must-see cultural experience in the city.
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