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.
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Tours to Piazza del Campidoglio
Piazza del Campidoglio reviews
-
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 »
-
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 »
-
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 »
Plan your trip to Rome
-
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
-
Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules -
Book itChoose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
-
Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more
Side trips from Rome
Hidden gems in Rome
Nearby attractions in Rome
Featured attractions
Trips in Piazza del Campidoglio by other users
8 days in Italy
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Naples
Rome
Scicli
16 days in Rome
BY A USER FROM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Palazzo Colonna - Galleria Colonna
Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
Quirinale Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale)
9 days in Italy & Zurich
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Rome
Florence
Milan
7 days in Rome
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura
Terme di Caracalla
9 days in Italy & Zurich
BY A USER FROM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Rome
Florence
Milan
5 days in Rome
BY A USER FROM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Palazzo Colonna - Galleria Colonna
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
9 days in Italy
BY A USER FROM QATAR
Rome
Florence
Milan
4 days in Rome
BY A USER FROM CROATIA
Vatican Museums
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Angelo Bridge
16 days in Italy & Paris
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Paris
Turin
Florence
16 days in Italy, Monaco-Ville & France
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Venice
Florence
Rome
14 days in Paris & Italy
BY A USER FROM CANADA
Paris
Venice
Florence
60 days in Rome
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
Chiesa di San Gioacchino in Prati
Vatican Museums
Museo Leonardo Da Vinci Experience
Are you the owner of this business?
Click here for promotion tips.