Overview
Opened in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated bronze statues to the Roman people, this is the world's oldest public museum. It occupies two buildings on Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio - Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo - connected by an underground passage. Highlights include the bronze 'Capitoline Wolf' depicting Rome's founding myth, the colossal head fragments of Emperor Constantine, and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the only surviving ancient bronze of its kind. Admission about EUR 16. 5-minute walk from the Roman Forum.
Travel Tips
The cafe terrace offers a free view over the Roman Forum. Easy to combine with the Forum and Colosseum for a full day of ancient Rome.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Rome, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near Capitoline Museums
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Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of ancient Rome's political, religious, and commercial heart.
📍 217m away
Piazza Navona
Rome's finest Baroque square, home to Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
📍 1.1km away
Trastevere
A bohemian quarter across the Tiber and the heart of authentic Roman dining.
📍 1.2km away
Spanish Steps
The 138 steps made famous by 'Roman Holiday,' climbing to the Trinità dei Monti church.
📍 1.4km away
Things to Do in Rome
Colosseum Night Tour
Guided after-hours tour into the gladiators' underground chambers. About EUR 35-50
Vespa City Tour
Ride pillion on an iconic Italian Vespa as a guide whisks you across Rome's seven hills and landmarks. About EUR 90-130
Trastevere Food Tour
Walk the lanes of Trastevere with a local guide, sampling salumi, wine, supplì, and gelato. About EUR 75-95