Capitoline Hill & Piazza del Campidoglio

The Capitoline Hill is the smallest among the 7 hills of Rome. Due to its strategic position, it immediately became the central point for Rome’s major roots and waterways. Therefore, the heart of Ancient Rome developed right there, on the plain between the Imperial Forums and the Tiber River, protected by hill slopes.

The Capitoline Hill has a long history and features several buildings.

For further information and historical facts visit:
The Capitoline Hill before Michelangelo
The Capitoline Hill Today

Find below information about Michelangelo’s Square

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Attraction Overview

Opening Hours: Always open
Best Time To Visit: 8.30am, 5.30pm or 9.00pm
Tickets: Not Needed
Accessibility: Partially Accessible
Kid-friendly Attraction

How to Visit

1CHECK IN ADVANCE THE BEST TIME VISIT

Springtime and Summertime: 8.30am or 5.30pm;
Fall and Wintertime: from 10.30am to 4.30pm;

2WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR

Summertime: sneakers, sun cream and a hat;
Wintertime: sneakers, umbrella and raincoat

OPENING HOURS

Opening Hours
Michelangelo’s square located at the top of the Capitoline Hill and known as Piazza del Capidoglio is accessible everyday 24/7.

TICKETS INFO

No tickets are needed to access the square, since this is an outdoor, public space.

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchair Accessibility Service:
Unfortunately, Capitoline Hill is not accessibile to wheelchairs.
We hope this will change in the next future.

Call Center:
+39 06 0608

How to Reach

1FROM THE CITY CENTER TO PIAZZA DEL CAMPIDOGLIO

Bus Lines:

305181838587

Address:
Piazza del Campidoglio, 00186 Roma
Get directions from Google Maps

Capitoline Hill

Capitoline Hill Historical Facts

According to legend the first settlement on the Capitoline Hill was founded by god Saturn even before Rome’s foundation. Story has it that the Greeks leaded by Hercules arrived in the area, to be followed later by descendants of the Trojans who accompanied Aeneas. Read More…

Capitoline Hill FAQ

Are you wondering something about this landmark in Rome? Go to our Q&A section and post your question. It will be answered by an official Rome tour guide!

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