No one will argue about the depth of history that is present in modern day Rome. This is one of the most historic cities in the world, with a past that stretches back over many centuries into different ages, times and peoples.

You will notice from the title of this post that we refer to museums rather than just a single museum. This is because the Capitoline Museums are situated in three separate buildings, albeit all next to each other and forming three sides of a square. There is a piazza in the middle so it forms quite a stunning scene even before you enter the buildings themselves.

But what can you expect here? Well, the three buildings are called palazzos. There is the Palazzo Senatorio, the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo Nuovo. The first of the three buildings is by far the oldest, having been constructed some four centuries before the second oldest building, the Palazzo dei Conservatori. You don’t have to go outside to get from one building to another, since there is a walkway that has been built underground for this purpose.

The Palazzo Nuovo has among other things the Cabinet of Venus. This shows a wonderful statue called the Capitoline Venus, which is quite something to see. You will also be able to view the Hall of the Emperors, which is full of marble busts of various emperors through the ages.

Elsewhere in the Palazzo dei Conservatori you will find another two floors to explore, added to the two in the previous building. The Castellani Halls are just one of the delights to see here, which have many archaeological pieces and historical objects to see and appreciate.

Finally you have the Galleria Lapidaria, which is the underground gallery that runs across in front of the third palazzo. An offshoot of this leads you into the Palazzo Senatorio, which houses the Tabularium among other things.

As you can see there is much to learn and view at these palazzos. The Capitoline Museums hold many secrets and exhibits that relate to the long history of Rome, and it provides a good way to get to know this city.