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LUPA CAPITOLINA (CAPITOLINE WOLF) STATUE, CAPITOLINE MUSEUMS
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In ancient times, the Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) was home to Rome's two most im-
portant temples. Nowadays, the main reason to make the short, steep climb to the top is to
admire the views and visit the Capitoline Museums on Piazza del Campidoglio. The
world's oldest public museums, they harbour some fantastic classical statuary, including
the celebrated Lupa Capitolina (Capitoline Wolf), an icon of early Etruscan art, and some
really wonderful paintings. And make sure to bring your camera for the masonry littered
around the entrance courtyard.
