The great masterpieces of the Capitol Museums
The museums are currently located on the ancient Capitol Hill dominated at the time by the gigantic temple of the Capitoline triad (Jupiter, Juno and Minerva) before which the Emperors made the sacrifice to thank the gods for their triumphal return to the capital of the Empire. Indeed, while walking on this hill, you really breathe the myths and legends of the oldest times. Moreover, it is one of the first European museums opened to the public in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV. A dedication still kept today in one of the museum rooms indicates that the Pope's will was not to give certain works from his personal collection, but to restore to the population works, symbols of the city and grandeur. of his people. These works are still visible today to make us travel through history.
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The great masterpieces of the Capitol Museums
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Musei Capitolini
The former palace of the Conservatives now hosts one of the richest collections of ancient art in the city. Preserved inside splendid frescoed halls, the guide will have the opportunity to stop in front of several masterpieces of the collection, symbol of the city like the "wolf of the Capitol" or simply of immense interest historical like the equestrian sculpture of Marcus Aurelius, the dying Galate or the ruins of the temple of Jupiter Capitolin which dominated this hill in Antiquity.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Scala Coeli
Discovery of this magnificent church built from the 13th century on the site of an altar built by the Emperor Augustus where the sibyl of Tibur would have announced the coming of Christ
Inclusions
- Private guided tour with an official guide of the city
- Museum entrance ticket
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Earphones to hear the guide for groups of more than 6 people (1.50 € per person)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The rendez-vous is on Capitol Square, at the foot of the bronze equestrian sculpture of Marcus Aurelius
