Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museum) + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience

Explore the world's oldest museum along with a video introduction
(197 reviews)

Highlight

  • Experience one of the most ancient museums in the world – a valuable cultural journey!
  • After watching a video introducing Ancient Rome, feel free to discover at your leisure.
  • View the renowned Capitoline Wolf, along with numerous sculptures, bronze pieces, frescoes, tapestries, and much more!

Summary

Welcome to the world's oldest museum. The Roman Empire Museum (Musei Capitolini) was established in 1471, making it the very first art museum in the history. Situated atop Capitoline Hill for nearly six centuries, this museum offers enduring vistas of the Eternal City, and serves as an intriguing portal into Rome's millennia-old history.

Description

Greetings to the ancient museum on Earth. The Roman Empire Museum (Musei Capitolini) was established in 1471, thereby becoming the inaugural art museum known to mankind.

The gallery, perched atop Capitoline Hill for nearly six centuries, offers enduring vistas of the Eternal City and serves as a captivating portal to thousands of years of Rome's rich history.The museum exhibition includes a wide variety of stunning statues, sculptures, bronze artwork, and other valuable pieces that have been acquired since 1471.The iconic Capitoline Wolf is one of the most famous artworks at the museum, portraying a bronze she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the twins who were instrumental in the establishment of Rome. This statue is widely recognized in the Roman realm and offers a valuable cultural experience when viewed closely.

In addition, you will encounter intricate interior embellishments like murals, plaster decorations, woven fabrics, and intricately carved ceilings. The Musei Capitolini also displays ancient coins, valuable gems, as well as burial chambers, sculptures, and intricate tile art.

Discover the museum following a captivating video presentation that breathes life into Ancient Rome, and fully engage in the Roman Empire encounter.
Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museum) + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience
Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museum) + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience
Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museum) + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience
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Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museum) + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience €36.00