Rome - Capitoline Hill Neighbourhood photo images

Capitoline Hill also known as the Capitol was the citadel of Ancient Rome and a highlight of any trip to Rome. The smallest of the seven hills, Capitoline hill packs a big punch with Michelangelo's magnificent Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square) which continues to mesmerize visitors as it has since the 16th century. The star shaped square has a copy of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius at its centre and is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei...
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Capitoline Hill also known as the Capitol was the citadel of Ancient Rome and a highlight of any trip to Rome. The smallest of the seven hills, Capitoline hill packs a big punch with Michelangelo's magnificent Renaissance Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol Square) which continues to mesmerize visitors as it has since the 16th century. The star shaped square has a copy of the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius at its centre and is surrounded by the twin buildings, Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori which house museums and at its rear is the 14th century Palazzo Senatorio. Other notable highlights of the area are church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli and the gleaming white marble Victor Emmanuel II Monument at Piazza Venezia.

This Gallery includes photo images of the following;
Piazza del Campidoglio | Cordonata steps | Victor Emmanuel Monument | Piazza Venezia | Tomb of unknown solider | Santa Maria di Loreto | Santissimo Nome di Maria | Temple of Hercules Victor | Teatro di Marcello Theatre of Marcellus | San Nicola in Carcere | Fontana dei Tritoni.
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