MVSEI CAPITOLINI

The walk to Musei Capitolini.

I took the Metro to stop "Colosseo" and walked to reach the Musei Capitolini, which sits on top of Capitoline hill.

MVSEI CAPITOLINI

This is the entrance to Musei Capitolini. 

SPQR is an acronym for the Latin phrase "Senatus Populusque Romanus" or "The Senate and People of Rome" in reference to the ancient Roman Republic.  In modern times, it is the official emblem of Rome and can be seen all over the city.

The following photos are close-ups of the pieces hanging on the wall, which were very difficult to see with the naked eye.

INTERIOR OF MVSEI CAPITOLINI

The middle is Hermes holding the Caduceus.

Here is a small detail from a wall filled with imagery.  The angelic figure is holding a square and compass.

The ships have eyes!

Here is an image of Hermes. 

Here is yet another image of Hermes.  This appears to be a repeated character here in Rome.

Here is a detail from a beautiful tapestry.

This photo and the next two are scenic views of Rome from the top of Musei Capitolini.

The prominent white building near the center of the photo is the Jewish synagogue of Rome.

Relief with Scene of Entrails Inspection of a Sacrificed Victim.

Here is the original statue from Piazza Campidoglio.  The present statue in the Piazza is a copy.

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Relief Representing a Dionysiac Initiation Scene.

Statue of a Muse.

Image of the Egyptian Goddess Hathor.

More imagery of Hathor.





In order to take this photo, I had to climb over a gate and hide from the cops!

Model of Capitoline Hill and Piazza Campidoglio.

Behind the sculpture is a depiction of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus.

Here is the famous she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus.

Floor.

Medusa.

Here are some astrological tiles you can buy at the Musei Capitolini gift shop.

Monastero S. Gregorio al Cielo

Sun symbol.

Recently used censers.  

Standing on a crescent moon.

Church in TRASTEVERE.

This is a church I visited while in Trastevere.

This translates to "Offerings for worship", but I found it funny.

The crescent moon.

Here is the Eye of Providence in one of the side chapels.