Capitoline Hill
One of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
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The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn. The word Capitolium first referred to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus which was located on the hill; however, the meaning evolved to refer to the whole hill and even other temples of Jupiter on other hills. In an etymological myth, ancient sources connect the name to caput ("head", "summit") because of a tale that stated that when the foundations for the temple were being laid, a man's head was found. The Capitolium was regarded by the Romans as indestructible, and was adopted as a symbol of eternity.
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Rome
Capital and largest city of Italy
Capitoline Museums
Museum in Rome, Italy
Victor Emmanuel II Monument
Building in Rome, Italy
0.1 mi away
Roman Forum
Ancient Roman centre of Rome, Italy
0.1 mi away
Comitium
Original open-air public meeting space of Ancient Rome
0.1 mi away
Trajan's Column
Ancient Roman victory column, a landmark of Rome, Italy
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