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Discover Rome's history through its most fascinating museums. Select The Roman Empire Museum on its own or combine it with Centrale Montemartini, an old industrial plant converted into a museum.

Highlights

• Enjoy the central piazza that sits between the Roman Empire Museum buildings
• Discover the Centrale Montemartini, Rome's first ever public thermoelectric power plant, now converted into a museum
• See a treasure trove of items relating to the history of Rome itself
• View the historic sculpture of the 'She-wolf of Rome'
• Admire the architecture of Michelangelo overlooking the Forum

Description

The Roman Empire Museum, also known as the Capitoline Museums, has an extensive collection of art and artifacts all telling the fascinating history of Rome. In 1734, Pope Clementine XII decided to make this significant collection of artwork and ancient sculptures permanently accessible to the people of Rome. Admire the famous she-wolf sculpture featuring Rome's founders Romulus and Remus, and see the treasure chest of items telling the story of Rome, the ancient Caput Mundi. Marvel at the Ancient Roman Forum on top of one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The Centrale Montemartini is the new exhibition space for the Capitoline Museums housed in the first public thermoelectric power plant. Admire hundreds of sculptures from the exhibition entitled, “The Machines and the Gods' in 1997. Explore the opposition between two different worlds: classical art and industrial archaeology. The display reconstructs some of the great monumental complexes and illustrates the development of the ancient city from the Republican era to the late Imperial Age.

Includes

Skip the line ticket for Capitoline Museums Reserved Entrance ticket for Centrale Montemartini (if option selected) Access to the exhibition 'Architetture inabitabili' (09/02/2024 - 05/05/2024) at Centrale Montemartini (if option selected) Assistance at the Touristation Office City APP Audioguide downloadble on your smartphone Free Wi-Fi

Important Information

• For the combined option only: please note that the Centrale Montemartini Museum is 10 minutes away from the Capitoline Museums by car or 30 minutes by public transportation; transfer between the attractions is not included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund