1. Capitoline Museums

Based upon an architectural sketch by Michelangelo, this 17th-century museum showcases a prominent collection of artifacts, art and archaeological finds. Items range from the first century BC to the 17th century AD, including the famous fragments of a massive sculpture of Constantine. The overflow of the Capitoline museums collection is housed at the Centrale Montemartini (Via Ostiense 106, Tue-Sun 9.00am-7pm, Metro: Garbatella), a former electrical power plant. Over 400 pieces from the Capitoline collection of ancient sculpture are displayed against the surreal backdrop of the station's gleaming machinery, steam turbines, diesel engines and a colossal cast-iron boiler. BUS: 44, 64, 70, 75, 170, 492 or 628.   (© 10Best)

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