25/09/2021
The Capitol (Monte Capitolino) is the heart of the empire, one of the seven hills on which Ancient Rome arose. At its top is the Temple of Jupiter - the greatest Roman sanctuary, later called Monte Capitolino. In ancient times, meetings of the Roman Senate and popular assemblies were held here, at which important issues of the life of the city were decided.
Now at the top of the Capitol Hill is the Capitol Square, in the center of which there is a bronze statue of the emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Along the perimeter are the New Palace, known as Palazzo Nuovo, the Basilica of Santa Maria in Araceli, the Palace of the Senators and the Palace of the Conservatives, the Capitoline Museum. On the left and right side of the square are marble statues by Michelangelo. They represent the Tiber and Nile rivers.
Helpful advice! There are three ways to climb the hill, but the most interesting is the Central staircase with a curb. It was built by the great Michelangelo and is decorated with numerous sculptures and statues. Some of them were previously included in the sculptural composition of the antique fountain "Mario's Trophies".