Musei Capitolini

It was the first public museum in the world and if that’s not a good enough reason to visit, keep on reading. It was created in 1471 when a group of bronze statues were donated to the people of Rome by Pope Sixtus IV. It then continued this process of donation and popes began to expand the collection with works from various excavations around the city. In the 18th century a picture gallery was added to the museum by Pop Benedict XIV, and furthermore in the 19th century when Rome became the capital city even more objects were added, mostly architectural material. Wander through the numerous halls and discover sculptures of Rome’s most famous paintings, jewellery, and more. It is here where Rome’s symbol lives, the bronze Capitlone Wolf. Closed on Mondays, visit this museum during the rest of the week and make sure in indulge in lunch from the on-site restaurant which offers amazing views of the city.