Walkabout Wednesday: The Capitoline Hill

The Capitoline Hill was the most sacred space in ancient Rome, for it held the Temple of Jupiter, Greatest and Best (Optimus Maximus). Now it is a beatiful piazza, designed by Michelangelo, and the location of the Capitoline Museums. The approach consists of a gentle sloping staircase, after which you pass between the ancient statues of Castor and Pollux to enter into the oval piazza. In the center of the piazza is a reproduction of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. (The original, thankfully, has been placed inside to be protected from the elements.) Take the time to find your way behind the buildings for some outstanding views of the Roman Forum.

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Are you interested in seeing this?

• Yes!
• If there is time.
• It doesn't really call to me.

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