Capitoline Museums

museum · Rome · Italy

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Museums on Michelangelo's Capitoline Hill, with ancient sculpture and a terrace over the Forum.

They are regarded as the oldest public museums in the world, founded in 1471.

Walk up the ramp from the piazza for the best view of the Forum from the terrace.

landmark · 230 m

The ruins of the ancient civic centre of Rome, with temples, arches and the old Senate house.

landmark · 760 m

An ancient Roman temple, now a church, with a vast concrete dome and a circular opening at the top.

landmark · 830 m

The largest Baroque fountain in the city, with sculptures of sea gods.

landmark · 860 m

The huge ancient amphitheatre where gladiator contests and public spectacles were held.

market · 910 m

A market square with fruit, flower and spice stalls by day and a busy bar scene at night.

square · 1.0 km

A lively Baroque square built on an ancient stadium, with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.