Outgoing
Lupa Capitolina 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
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Lupa Capitolina

Roma

This ancient Etruscan bronze she-wolf nursing twin infants embodies Rome's founding myth—though the babies were a Renaissance add-on by Pollaiolo. Smaller than you'd expect for such an iconic symbol.

Ancient Etruscan bronze
Rome's founding symbol
Free to view
Renaissance additions

Tips

🐺"concentrated symbol of Rome itself"
📍in Sala Esedra with Marcus Aurelius

Lupa Capitolina

Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy