Capitoline Museums Rome
The twin Museo Capitolino and Palazzo dei Conservatori date back to the 15th century and today house some of most spectacular antiquities in all of Rome. Sculptures and portraits of emperors and philosophers of the ancient world line the walls. Exquisite artwork readily displays the craftsmanship of an earlier era. Huge statues bespeak the power and greatness of ancient Rome. Treasures from the Baroque era remind us that not everything was about power. There is a gentle grace to many of these priceless relics. Ruben's masterpiece, Romulus and Remus, is here as well as the works of Caravaggio and Pietro da Cortona.

The buildings themselves also stand alone as works of art. Gilded ceilings, hand carved doors and frescoes that have delighted visitors for half a millennium provide a spectacular backdrop for the masterpieces that are housed here.

But there is far more to these museums than history. New exhibits and temporary exhibitions continue to highlight the progress of the arts and sciences, and various events and educational forums are designed to entrust a desire for continued development to younger generations.

Website www.museicapitolini.org