The Capitoline Museums - Rome, Italy
N 41° 53.590 E 012° 28.966
33T E 291173 N 4640978
The Capitoline Museums are a group of art and archeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.
Waymark Code: WMPP9R
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 09/30/2015
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Open to the public in 1734 under Clement XII, the Capitoline Museums are considered the first museum in the world, understood as a place where art could be enjoyed by all and not only by the owners.
The two main buildings of the Capitoline Museums are the Palazzo dei Conservatori on the southwest side of the Piazza del Campidoglio and the Palazzo Nuovo on the northeast side of the same piazza.
The third floor of the Palazzo dei Conservatori houses the Capitoline Art Gallery, housing the museums' painting and applied art galleries. The Capitoline Coin Cabinet, containing collections of coins, medals, jewels, and jewelry, is located in the attached Palazzo Caffarelli-Clementino.
Name: Musei Capitolini
Location:
piazza del Campidoglio 1 - 00186 Roma
Phone Number: Tel. +39 060608
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Public
Hours of operation:
Open daily, from 9.30 to 19.30
24 and 31 December: 9.30 - 14.00;
Last admission 1 hour before closing time.
Admission Fee: €15
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
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