Private Tour of Capitoline Museums: Roman Antiquities & Forum View

Highlights

• Unique Ancient Collection
• Panoramic Forum View
• Key Masterpieces

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Musei Capitolini

   2h

   It is the oldest public museum of all of Europe, created at the end of the XV century by Pope Sistus IV, the creator of the Sistine chapel. Here we will admire the incredible collection of Roman antiquities, with some exceptions like Bernini's Baroque statues, exposed in an incredible palace decorated with famous frescoes. A journey in the ancient times, to understand and indagate many aspects of the ancient Roman life.

2. 2

   Piazza del Campidoglio

   20min

   The square is an interesting work of urban reorganization designed by Michelangelo. Stands out in the middle of the square, the copy of the Statue of Marcus Aurelius (the original is inside the Museum). The square that we will see in detail is an example of the Renaissance architecture.

Before you go

Location