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Piazza del Campidoglio

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Piazza del Campidoglio

The Capitoline Hill Square, spiritual heart of Rome, rises on the hill that has been the city’s centre since its origins. Designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century, it is a masterpiece of harmony. From this peaceful site and its surroundings emanates the full force of Roman history, mixed with an inspiring energy and profound […]

Capitoline Museums

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Capitoline Museums

The Capitoline Museums, or *Musei Capitolini* in Italian, are located in the palaces on Capitoline Hill—namely the Palazzo Nuovo and the Palazzo dei Conservatori. They are the first museum in Rome to visit for anyone interested in Roman antiquity. Their vast collections, largely dedicated to antiquity, house many masterpieces, including statues and archaeological artefacts, as […]