Historic site · UNESCO
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The vast Roman amphitheatre that has become the symbol of the Eternal City.
Museum · Italy · Lazio
Capitoline Museums
A museum complex on Michelangelo's hilltop square, packed with ancient Roman sculpture.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Capitoline Museums matters
Climb Michelangelo's gentle ramp to the top of Capitoline Hill and you arrive in a perfectly designed square. The museums behind hold ancient Roman statues, including the bronze she-wolf that became the city's symbol. The rooftop cafe has a terrific view over the Forum.
Talking points
- The Capitoline Hill was the religious and political centre of ancient Rome.
- The she-wolf statue is a symbol of Rome.
- Michelangelo designed the layout of the piazza.
- The terrace looks onto the Forum.
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