Italy🇮🇹 | The Exquisite Capitoline Museums

The Capitoline Museums are the oldest public museums in the world. Compared to the Borghese Gallery, the accessibility of the Capitoline Museums is a hundred times better. There’s no need to book tickets weeks in advance online; you can simply buy them on-site and enter right away. Unlike the bustling Vatican Museums, the Capitoline Museums are a place to stroll leisurely and savor the artifacts, with ample time to gaze at the antiquities. 📍 The museum is situated on the Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio). Capitoline Hill is the first of Rome’s seven hills and the birthplace of ancient Roman civilization. It was once the site of temples dedicated to Jupiter and other gods, the endpoint of triumphal processions, and the political center. In the 16th century, it became a sheepfold and was mockingly called “Goat Hill.” In 1537, Pope Paul III commissioned Michelangelo to redesign the square, symmetrically reconstructing the Senatorial Palace and the Conservators’ Palace and adding the New Palace. 🌟 Opening Hours: 9:30-19:30 (entry stops 1 hour before closing; closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25) 💸 Admission: Full price €14; reduced price €10-12; free entry on the first Sunday of each month; children under 6 enter for free. ❗️ Must-See Masterpieces Top 3: - The She-Wolf Nursing the Twins: A symbol of the city of Rome! The bronze infants were added in the 15th century, making this the earliest and most authentic bronze statue of the she-wolf and twins. - Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius: The one in the square is a replica; the original is inside the museum. - Medusa: One of the five sculptures related to ancient Roman mythology created by the outstanding Baroque artist Bernini is the Medusa statue housed in the Conservators’ Palace. Although I didn’t quite see the deadly beauty of the Gorgon, the vivid complexity of the sculpture’s hairstyle and expression is indeed impressive. ⚠️ Visit Route: The visit route inside the museum is the clearest and easiest to follow that I’ve experienced recently. Follow the signs from the Conservators’ Palace, through the underground tunnel, up to the viewing platform overlooking the ruins of the Roman Forum, then to the New Palace. Finally, take a photo in the courtyard with the River Gods, just like in the movie "The Beautiful City," to conclude your visit. There aren’t many staff members inside, but each one is polite and friendly. The security guard at the entrance, in particular, is especially kind. I visited for the first time in the afternoon and had to come back the next morning due to time constraints, but I encountered this grandfatherly figure both times. He speaks softly, patiently, and kindly. “In Rome, even the stones tell stories.” Here, there is no crowd like in other museums. Only art and history roar in the silence. Wish you a pleasant visit. #Rome #Italy #MuseumWorthVisiting #CapitolineMuseums #MeaningOfLife #SharingMyDaily #LookUpAtArt #TravelWithInterest