The first square in modern Rome laid out to a single design, by Michelangelo from 1536 for Pope Paul III: the Cordonata ramp, the facade of Palazzo Senatorio (still Rome's city hall) and the two palaces of the Capitoline Museums, the world's first public museum (1734), frame a copy of the Marcus Aurelius equestrian statue.
- Address
- Piazza del Campidoglio, 00186 Roma
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 30 min
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk up Michelangelo's Cordonata, the broad stepped ramp he designed so that riders could climb it easily, for the intended first view of the square.
- Walk to the edge of the hill beside Palazzo Senatorio for the free overlooks down onto the Roman Forum.
- The Palazzo Senatorio bell, still called the patarina, rings on Rome's birthday, 21 April, and when a new mayor is elected.