The exhibition presents important works from the 16th and 17th centuries. You will see how these operas were shown in the Farnese Palace.
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Capitoline Museum
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What's on
The Colors of the Ancient: Santarelli Marbles at the Capitoline Museums (Until 5 February 2026)
Origins and Greatness of the Farnese Collection in the XVI Century (Until 4 May 2025)
Other exhibitions at Capitoline Museum (Musei Capitolini)
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Capitoline Museum (Musei Capitolini)
Consisting of four grand and historic palazzos, this complex of museums was designed by Michelangelo. Its large collection is devoted largely to the history of Rome itself, and it features many many artifacts that date back to antiquity.
It's also considered to be the world's original museum. Pope Clementine XII opened it up to the Roman public in 1734.