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Roman Forum public
life in ancient Rome was carried out here, between the closed
spaces of the Basilicas and the open ones of the square itself,
between the Senate and the temples honoring the origins of Rome
and its mythical founders. A walk through the ruins of the Forum
always offers great surprises, providing the visitor with
unforgettable glimpses and impressions of ancient life
Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) in the
Republican Age the sacred temples dedicated to the Capitoline
Triad (Jupiter, Juno, Minerva) were located on this acropolis. In
the Middle Ages its use was changed and it became the seat of city
government, which it is still today. The square now appears in the
splendid Renaissance style designed by Michelangelo in middle of
the 16th century
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Caffarelli Terrace
a place for relaxation and contemplation, direclty
overlooking the Roman Forum and the right bank of the Tiber
towards the Gianicolo hill. Perhaps the most exclusive panorama in
Rome
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Capitoline Museums
these museums contain marble and bronze statues ,
paintings and artistic works, the original bronze statue of Marcus
Aurelius (substitued by a copy in the centre of the square) and a
precious collection of Imperial portraits. All of which are
considered amongst the most prestigious and ancient collections in
the world
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