Tempio di Giove Capitolino

Welcome, curious minds, to a site that serves as the literal and metaphorical bedrock of Roman civilization. You are standing before the remains of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, also known as the Temple of Jupiter…

We stand now in a space where the ancient and the high Renaissance meet in a spectacular dialogue. This area, known as the Exedra of Marcus Aurelius, was specifically designed to house the famous bronze equestrian statue of the…

Emerging from the depths of the temple foundations, we find ourselves in the Piazza del Campidoglio, a masterpiece of urban planning. While the temple ruins remind us of Rome's beginnings, this square, created by Michelangelo…

As we walk toward the Palazzo dei Conservatori, we must reflect on a pivotal moment in the history of art and heritage. The sources record that in 1471, Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of important ancient bronze statues to…

Connecting the two museum buildings is an underground gallery that leads through the Tabularium, the official record office of ancient Rome. Built around 78 BC by Quintus Lutatius Catulus, this structure served as the foundation…

Across the piazza stands the Palazzo Nuovo, the 'New Palace', designed by Michelangelo to perfectly mirror the Palazzo dei Conservatori. Completed in the 17th century, it is home to some of the most famous sculptures in the…

We return to the interior of the museum complex to a hall that specifically showcases the architectural fragments recovered from the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus. Here, we can see the decorative elements that once topped the…

As we conclude our journey through the Temple of Jupiter and the Capitoline Museums, let us pause to reflect on the continuity of this site. From the first stones laid in 509 BC to the final architectural touches of the…