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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Italy  /  Lazio  /  Rome  /  Piazza del Campidoglio

Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome

4.7
#27 of 522 in Historic Sites in Rome
Historic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Landmark
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Piazza del Campidoglio is an example of the grandeur of Italian design--as well as Michelangelo's genius at solving problems with impossible spaces. The piazza's trapezoidal shape prevented the buildings from facing each other squarely. Also, one side of the trapezoid sloped, making the ground uneven. Michelangelo addressed the slope with a ramped staircase and low steps at various intervals that rise and fall according to the incline. The piazza appears to be oval, but it is actually egg-shaped to compensate for the troublesome trapezoid. Add Piazza del Campidoglio to your Rome travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Rome trip planner.
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  • By KDJERO
    Anything Michelangelo designed has to be good, right? One of many picturesque piazza's in Rome, very nice. 
    Anything Michelangelo designed has to be good, right? One of many picturesque piazza's in Rome, very nice.  more »
  • By AMohsen
    This is another location combining wonderful sculptures and masterpieces and a well-engineered elegant square. 
    This is another location combining wonderful sculptures and masterpieces and a well-engineered elegant square.  more »
  • By dapper777
    You cannot go to Rome and miss it: from the Michelangelo staircase you can have a spendid view of the whole city and The Forum. The design of the square is stunning , as are the details. During the.....  more
    You cannot go to Rome and miss it: from the Michelangelo staircase you can have a spendid view of the whole city and The Forum. The design of the square is stunning , as are the details. During the.....  more »
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