Lupa Romana
Lupa Romana
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A famous Etruscan statue of a bronze she-wolf nursing Rome's legendary founders, Romulus and Remus.
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,901 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
If we want to see the original we have to go to the Capitoline Museums, but the replica is in Piazza del Campidoglio. Luperca is key in the history of Rome since she was the one who breastfed and raised those who later became the founders of the city as her children. It's interesting to see it at the top of a small column, no matter if it's a copy.
Written 22 February 2024
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Rui_F74
Santo Tirso, Portugal18,354 contributions
Jun 2023
It is a small bronze statue and the symbol of the founding of the city of Rome.
It is located on the left, outside, facing the Palazzo Senatorio, and on top of a column.
It is curious that she is always represented in this way, looking to the left, with an air of protector of the two brothers who are breastfeeding her milk.
It is a copy of a larger one that is on display in the capital's museums.
It is located on the left, outside, facing the Palazzo Senatorio, and on top of a column.
It is curious that she is always represented in this way, looking to the left, with an air of protector of the two brothers who are breastfeeding her milk.
It is a copy of a larger one that is on display in the capital's museums.
Written 12 August 2023
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy32,564 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
A she-wolf sucking the mythical twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
Beside the Senatorio Palace you can see a copy, the original is inside the Capitoline Museum.
This is the symbol of Rome
Beside the Senatorio Palace you can see a copy, the original is inside the Capitoline Museum.
This is the symbol of Rome
Written 23 November 2019
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Lupa Romana is a beautiful sculpture, near the Capitoline area. It is a lovely depiction of the She-Wolf and the twins, Romulus and Remus. The Animal is suckling the twins. They are considered, in one of many myths, as the founders of ancient Rome. Rome also is said to derive its name from them. The sculpture itself is rather small and sits on top of a tall column. Worth a look.
Written 17 October 2017
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Loretta R
Hermosa Beach, CA395 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
You can find the original statue of the She-Wolf in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, one building that makes up the entire Capitoline Museum complex. There is some debate on the origins of the statue—whether it is truly Etruscan from the 5th century BC or if it is dating back only to the early Middle Ages. The carbon dating of the piece is highly controversial. Whatever the date, however, it’s a great thrill to see the original She-Wolf statue, which has become so iconic for Rome and all of Italy. The statue depicts the legend of the she-wolf who nurses the lost orphan twin babies, Romulus and Remus. After killing his brother, Romulus would later become the founder of Rome.
TIP: If you visit the Palazzo dei Conservatori to see the She-Wolf, give yourself a lot of time. There is a lot to see here, and you need to be fresh and focused in order to fully appreciate the art and artifacts. Many of the pieces also need historical context, so either read about them ahead of time or get the audio tour. Unlike the Vatican museum, the pieces here aren’t always the most accessible to appreciate without the extra information to bring out the importance of the pieces, and the museum makes no effort to give out that information for free—no description tags by most pieces and not even a map/museum guide with the purchase of a ticket. You’ll be wandering, clueless if you don’t prepare in advance. In the bigger scale of museums, this one isn’t necessarily a crowd-pleaser. It takes a little work. However, there are some obvious pieces that are popular hits—like the She Wolf statue. I do believe that the museum is fantastic; it just comes with some frustrations, too.
Concerning practical information, beware that the staff is also AWFUL! I couldn’t find the entry into the second museum of the Capitoline Museum complex—the Palazzo Nuovo--and I felt like the biggest idiot for not seeing any signs for the entry but there were none. And I guess I wasn’t the only “idiot.” In fact, the problem wasn’t really me, as other tourists were also seeking help. As an impromptu group, we even asked one of the guards at the exit of the Palazzo Nuovo for help. She would not even acknowledge our presence. It was quite stunning. So, I never did enter the Palazzo Nuovo, just the Palazzo dei Conservatori. However, the tickets cover entry into both museums, so I didn’t get the full value of my ticket, unfortunately. I later learned that there is an underground tunnel that connects both museums. I don’t know if that tunnel is the only way into the Palazzo Nuovo, but please stay in the building where you buy the tickets (the Palazzo dei Conservatori), and check the bottom floor for this mysterious tunnel before leaving the Palazzo dei Conservatori.
TIP: If you visit the Palazzo dei Conservatori to see the She-Wolf, give yourself a lot of time. There is a lot to see here, and you need to be fresh and focused in order to fully appreciate the art and artifacts. Many of the pieces also need historical context, so either read about them ahead of time or get the audio tour. Unlike the Vatican museum, the pieces here aren’t always the most accessible to appreciate without the extra information to bring out the importance of the pieces, and the museum makes no effort to give out that information for free—no description tags by most pieces and not even a map/museum guide with the purchase of a ticket. You’ll be wandering, clueless if you don’t prepare in advance. In the bigger scale of museums, this one isn’t necessarily a crowd-pleaser. It takes a little work. However, there are some obvious pieces that are popular hits—like the She Wolf statue. I do believe that the museum is fantastic; it just comes with some frustrations, too.
Concerning practical information, beware that the staff is also AWFUL! I couldn’t find the entry into the second museum of the Capitoline Museum complex—the Palazzo Nuovo--and I felt like the biggest idiot for not seeing any signs for the entry but there were none. And I guess I wasn’t the only “idiot.” In fact, the problem wasn’t really me, as other tourists were also seeking help. As an impromptu group, we even asked one of the guards at the exit of the Palazzo Nuovo for help. She would not even acknowledge our presence. It was quite stunning. So, I never did enter the Palazzo Nuovo, just the Palazzo dei Conservatori. However, the tickets cover entry into both museums, so I didn’t get the full value of my ticket, unfortunately. I later learned that there is an underground tunnel that connects both museums. I don’t know if that tunnel is the only way into the Palazzo Nuovo, but please stay in the building where you buy the tickets (the Palazzo dei Conservatori), and check the bottom floor for this mysterious tunnel before leaving the Palazzo dei Conservatori.
Written 5 August 2012
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Brad
Hong Kong, China176,027 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Lupa Romana (Capitoline Wolf) is a bronze sculpture of the legendary she-wolf who famously rescued and nursed the twins Romulus and Remus. This famous image has long been associated with the origins and founding of Rome, making this a neat sculpture to see at the Palazzo dei Conservatori at Capitoline Museum.
Of note and interest the sculpture is believed to be of Etruscan origin (5th century BC). However, carbon dating puts this sculpture at later date around 1000-1150 AD. It is also believed the figures of Romulus and Remus were only added in the late 15th century.
In addition to seeing this famous bronze cast of the Capitoline Wolf found within the Capitoline Museum, there is another version located on a pillar on the side of palace building as you approach from Via di S. Pietro in Carcere from the area of the Roman Forum. This is neat to see as well and makes a good alternative if you don't wish to pay to enter and visit the Capitoline Museum.
Of note and interest the sculpture is believed to be of Etruscan origin (5th century BC). However, carbon dating puts this sculpture at later date around 1000-1150 AD. It is also believed the figures of Romulus and Remus were only added in the late 15th century.
In addition to seeing this famous bronze cast of the Capitoline Wolf found within the Capitoline Museum, there is another version located on a pillar on the side of palace building as you approach from Via di S. Pietro in Carcere from the area of the Roman Forum. This is neat to see as well and makes a good alternative if you don't wish to pay to enter and visit the Capitoline Museum.
Written 21 May 2015
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Rhys J
Llanbedr, UK2,926 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
I saw the Lupa Romana during my exciting three hour tour of Rome with Italy Segway costing us 75 Euros each and good value. I was on a weekend visit with friends from Bwrdd Crwn Caergybi, Cymru / Holyhead Round Table, Wales on our annual rugby trip in the RBS 6 Nations series, choosing the Italy v. Wales match this year. I've visited Rome many times but this was my first tour around it's historical sites on a Segway! This was also my first ride on a Segway and Mattio (Matt) our tour leader patiently took our group of eight through our paces. His expert guidance and tuition followed by plenty of practice ensured I was ready to take my Segway on to the hectic streets of Rome!
Matt carefully and safely led our group on his Segway whilst sharing with us via the wireless headphones we all had, his knowledge on the numerous iconic sites we visited on our tour. Among the many places we visited were the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Colosseum, Palantine Hill, Parco Savello and it's Orange and Rose Garden and the Roman Forum. I also enjoyed seeing Santa Maria's Church and it's Bocca della Verita wall sculpture, Trajan's Column, Trajan's Forum and the Basilica Ulpia as well as the Lupa Romana. Matt explained as we paused near this striking bronze statue, that it represents the mythical she-wolf suckling the twins, Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This is a replica as the original, dating from the 11th and 12th century AD, has been housed at the Palazzo dei Conservatori since apparently 1471. Thank you Matt for taking us to see such an important symbol of Rome's identity. It ticked another box on the long list of places we visited on this educational and fun filled Segway ride around Rome.
Matt carefully and safely led our group on his Segway whilst sharing with us via the wireless headphones we all had, his knowledge on the numerous iconic sites we visited on our tour. Among the many places we visited were the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Colosseum, Palantine Hill, Parco Savello and it's Orange and Rose Garden and the Roman Forum. I also enjoyed seeing Santa Maria's Church and it's Bocca della Verita wall sculpture, Trajan's Column, Trajan's Forum and the Basilica Ulpia as well as the Lupa Romana. Matt explained as we paused near this striking bronze statue, that it represents the mythical she-wolf suckling the twins, Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This is a replica as the original, dating from the 11th and 12th century AD, has been housed at the Palazzo dei Conservatori since apparently 1471. Thank you Matt for taking us to see such an important symbol of Rome's identity. It ticked another box on the long list of places we visited on this educational and fun filled Segway ride around Rome.
Written 15 September 2017
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy34,263 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
La Lupa Romana, the Capitoline Wolf, stands on a column to the right and a bit to the back of the piazza of the Capitoline Hill. This is a bronze sculpture of the she-wolf suckling the human twins Romulus and Remus. The she-wolf is part of the legend surrounding the founding of Rome by Romulus, and the symbol of Rome itself.
Written 12 April 2017
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Eliza V
Peyia, Cyprus137 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
After reading the reviews now, I am not sure we saw the real thing (behind a corner of the central building at Piazza del Campidoglio), and it's much smaller than I expected. It was interesting nonetheless!
Written 19 January 2015
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Flore
Arad, Romania1,709 contributions
Jun 2019
This is the original statue that represents the founders of Rome - Romulus and Remus, who would have been fed by a female wolf. I do not know how many other statues of this kind still exist in Rome or the whole of Italy, on the other hand, there are some copies in different cities in Romania - Timisoara, Brasov, Bucharest. It is amazing how much the history of the Romanian people and of the Roman Empire is to be shared! I invite you to visit those in Romania!
Written 8 December 2019
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Sapreste dirmi l’autore della copia della lupa capitolina posta in Campidoglio. Grazie
Written 10 April 2018
dilara-hafiz65
Dhaka City, Bangladesh
How many bridges are there on Golden Horn now (except Galata Bridge)?
Written 31 October 2015
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