Capitoline Museums
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Capitoline Museums - by Lukasz J on Google
Description
The Capitoline Museums contain collections of ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian statues and artifacts, medieval and Renaissance art, coins, and jewellery. The museum is located on Capitoline Hill and consists of three buildings, namely the 12th century Palazzo Senatorio, the 16th century Palazzo dei Conservatori, and the 17th century Palazzo Nuovo sporting a consistent exterior design. Between them is the Piazza del Campidoglio with the equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The buildings are linked up underground through the Galleria di Congiunzione that houses the collection of epigraphs in the Galleria Lapidaria. Finally, there is a glass covered hall designed in 1996 by architect Carlo Aymonino called the New wing.
Access & Transport
Address: Piazza del Campidoglio The museums are located on the Capitoline Hill, behind the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II and next to the Roman Forum The bus stops Ara Coeli/P.Za Venezia and Teatro Marcello stop just down the hill from the museum and the Venezia tram stop (8) is 5mins way on the western side of Piazza Venezia
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity is best combined with Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum.
Environmental & Social
Minor environmental impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Positive from a social perspective as it helps preserve a cultural and architectural heritage
Conclusion
The Capitoline Museums are not the first cultural venues that comes to mind in Rome but they are certainly worth a visit, possibly on a second trip for those who are short on time. Entrance is fairly priced and there is plenty to occupy 2h-3h depending on personal interests. It is also conveniently located between the Modern Centre and the Roman ruins.
Key positive
Great location and views
Beautiful sculptures collections
Key negative
None
Suitability
Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
April 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h
Monday09:30 - 19:30
Tuesday09:30 - 19:30
Wednesday09:30 - 19:30
Thursday09:30 - 19:30
Friday09:30 - 19:30
Saturday09:30 - 19:30
Sunday09:30 - 19:30