Capitolium

The Capitolium is one of the seven primitive hills of Rome, and one of the most important in history, although it was the smallest of them. Indeed, it was the religious center during antiquity, dominated by the Temple of Jupiter which disappeared long ago.
Its physiognomy has changed a lot, with today its beautiful Capitoline Square. This one is inherited from the Renaissance and the work of Michelangelo.
There is the town hall and twin palaces that house the Capitoline Museums with its important collection of antiquities. In the center stands the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, while opposite the majestic staircase is framed by the two colossal ancient statues of Castor and Pollux.
The hill still dominates the Roman Forum, on which one has beautiful views to the east, up to the Colosseum and beyond. On the north side, you can see on the other side of the avenue the Trajan’s Forum and behind the district of Monti with the hills of Quirinal and Viminal.
To the north of the hill is the beautiful medieval church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, whose secondary entrance is at the top of the hill, while a monumental marble staircase leads to the main portal

Capitoline Museums

The Capitoline Museums that occupy the Palace of the homonymous square house a unique collection of Greek and Roman antiquities and an art gallery exhibiting paintings of masters.

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Capitoline Square

At the top of the Capitol hill, which was the spiritual heart of ancient Rome, the square was redesigned by Michelangelo in the 16th century, creating a harmonious space where the palaces house the city hall and the Capitol Museums.

Mots clés: Capitolium, Main monuments, Must-see places, Renaissance art, Squares of Rome | Catégories: Sights of Rome, Squares of Rome | Laisser un commentaire