1734 open to public, 1471 bronzes donated by Pope Sixtus IV to the people of Rome
Those art collections tell you a lot about the origin of Roma, its culture, tradition, social reality and religion trought a unique collection you cannot miss. The history of the museum can be traced to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of important ancient bronzes to the people of Rome and located them on the Capitoline Hill. Like to say : Here we are; the Popes arrived reached the area was representing the Emperors since the foundation of the city. Everything changes……Since then, the museums’ collection has grown to include many ancient Roman statues, inscriptions, and other artifacts; a collection of medieval and Renaissance art; and collections of jewels, coins, and other items. The famous wolf, with Romulus and Remus (the 2 twins) symbol of the eternal city, is a bronze sculpture part of the great collection. Not to be missed.