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Capitoline Museum (Musei Capitolini)

Piazza del Campidoglio 1, 00186 Rome, Italy
+39 060608
Ranked #3 of 109 shopping in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Art Galleries, Museums
Owner description: The creation of the Capitoline Museums has been traced back to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV donated a group of bronze statues of great symbolic value to...... more » Owner description: The creation of the Capitoline Museums has been traced back to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV donated a group of bronze statues of great symbolic value to the People of Rome. The collections are closely linked to the city of Rome, and most of the exhibits come from the city itself. « less
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Trabuco Canyon, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

But as you get weary, head up to the terrace for a coffee and biscuit break overlooking the city. Lovely view, great breeze and time to review your floor plan brochure to make sure you have seen everything you want to. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Went there to see the classic she-wolf sculpture and was surprised to explore the Lux exhibit. We didn't have much time so we didn't get the opportunity to pour over the exhibit as we would have liked. Make sure you plan to spend plenty of time here. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Having a good guidebook (I recommend Rick Steve's "Rome") will help you make your way through this great museum with its fantastic sculptures, paintings and.... views of the Forum. The cafeteria's food is so-so but it affords magnificent views of the city. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

There is an amazing exhibit at this museum right now - Lux In Arcana. The Vatican Secret Archives Reveal Itself. It features100 documents released from the secret Vatican Archives. GO EARLY in the day - it gets so mobbed and the rooms are rather small. You can get tickets same day. Go to http://www.luxinarcana.org/en/la-mostra/ for ticket information. A must see... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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The Lux exhibition was very interesting but busy.The 2 regular wings were both worthwhile but the plan was really confusing and we wasted alot of time trying to find different areas. If you are a Brit and watched the Mary Beard programme don't miss the underground tunnel with all the memorials that she featured. The cafe /roof terrace is a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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When the British newspapers mentioned the Lux In Arcana exhibition last year, I thought it would be really interesting to see. I bought tickets on the Musei Capitolini website and then arranged a short trip to Rome. I am so glad I did. My husband and I were mesmerised from start to finish. We spent over five hours there and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

The exhibition itself is divided into various sections (A through S – with a few letters omitted) – each occupying one of the exhibition spaces of Musei Capitolini and covering a defined period in history, in addition to the archiving and restoration procedures. The exhibition as a whole was fascinating – must see exhibits from my perspective were Henry VIII,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

The Musei Capitolini is worth a vist for the following: the original Marcus Aurelius bronze statue, the original She-Wolf, and the remaining pieces of the colossus of Constantine. There is also a rather impressive collection of Ancient Roman statues, as well as another Constantine colossus in the courtyard. However, I went to see the museum and was completely and utterly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

It has been a few years since I visited the Capitoline museum but I always remember it to have been one of the most interesting museums I have ever visited. It's home to the bronze she wolf and romulus and remus statue, the marcus aurelias monument and so much more. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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I believe the most recent excellent ratings are due primarily to the outstanding temporary exhibit Lux Arcana. Just this exhibit alone was worth the price of admission and then some. If you are even vaguely interested in the history and scope of the Vatican's influence, do not miss this exhibit! We experienced the Vatican a couple of days earlier, and... More

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