Capitoline Hill and Museums Official Entry

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Rome, Italy

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the Capitoline Museums with us, from the center of Rome to the center of the world.

In 1734, Pope Clement XII purchased the prestigious collection of antiquities of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, which was about to be purchased by English collectors, and opened the museum to the citizens, making it the oldest public museum in the world.

Among the most famous sculptures kept in the Capitoline Museums is the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, originally placed in the center of Piazza del Campidoglio.

There is also the symbol of the city, the bronze of the Capitoline Wolf, believed to be an Etruscan work from the 5th century BC; the original statue did not include the twins Romulus and Remus, added in the 15th century and attributed to the sculptor Antonio del Pollaiolo.[7] Recently, some restorers have hypothesized that the statue is not ancient, but medieval and dates back to the 12th century.

What's Included

Entry to Musei Capitolini
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

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Musei Capitolini
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
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    Musei Capitolini

    Discover the Capitoline Museums with us, from the center of Rome to the center of the world. In 1734, Pope Clement XII purchased the prestigious collection of antiquities of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, which was about to be purchased by English collectors, and opened the museum to the citizens, making it the oldest public museum in the world. Along with the Albani collection, the collection of ancient sculptures donated by Sixtus V to the Roman people was finally made available to all.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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