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The Capitoline Museums are packed with jaw-dropping art and artifacts! You’ll find pieces like the Capitoline Wolf and the dramatic Dying Gaul, giving you a taste of ancient Roman artistry. These museums—some original palaces designed by Michaelangelo in the Renaissance and Baroque styles—are worth admiring as much from the outside as the inside as well. 

Located on Capitoline Hill, the museums offer gorgeous views of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It’s the perfect spot to snap some epic photos and soak in the atmosphere.

Founded in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV, the Capitoline Museums are considered the oldest public museum in the world. They represent the Renaissance spirit of making art and culture accessible to everyone, setting a precedent for future museums worldwide.

Located near the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, the Capitoline Museums are easily accessible and can be part of a larger tour of Rome’s key historical attractions.

This iconic bronze statue symbolizes Rome's legendary origins and the myth of twins Romulus and Remus, which says they were nurtured and brought up by a she-wolf. Crafted in the 5th century BC, this sculpture embodies Rome's mythical heritage, offering a captivating connection to the city's ancient roots.

This remarkable artwork depicts the mythical figure of Medusa, renowned for her venomous gaze and serpentine hair. The artist, Gian Lorenzo Bernini skillfully captures the intensity of Medusa's expression and her transformative moment from mortal to Gorgon. 

The Capitoline Venus, an exquisite marble sculpture discovered near the Basilica of San Vitale, portrays a contemplative nude figure of Venus-Aphrodite emerging from her bath. With delicate contours, dynamic pose, and intricate details, including a slight tilt of her head and captivating expression, the sculpture exudes timeless allure and beauty.

The Dying Gaul, a Roman replica of a Greek original, depicts a fallen Gallic soldier in agonizing pain. Crafted by Epigonus, it serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of war. With a twisted face and a courageous struggle against a fatal wound, the sculpture captures the suffering and final moments of resistance.

In the Palazzo dei Conservatori, alongside the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, you can view the massive head of Emperor Constantine. This piece, part of a 3rd-century seated statue, was discovered in the Basilica of Maxentius in the 15th century. Additional fragments of the statue are also on display in the Capitoline Museums.

This statue, created around 175 AD, depicts the Roman emperor on horseback. Unique for surviving the Middle Ages, it highlights Aurelius's philosophical legacy and serves as a significant artifact of the Roman Empire.

This statue is a dramatic ancient sculpture that vividly depicts the fierce struggle between the two animals. This Hellenistic work showcases intricate details and dynamic movement, emphasizing the lion’s power and the emotional intensity of the scene.

The marble Cupid and Psyche in the Capitoline Museums, Rome, is a 1st or 2nd century Roman copy of a late Hellenistic original. Antonio Canova aimed to surpass this ancient work with his own Cupid and Psyche created in 1808.