Capitolium

The Capitolium is a Roman temple in Brescia, Italy, built with three separate chambers fronted by Corinthian columns. Along the interior walls stand extensive stone collections displaying archaeological finds from the region.

Emperor Vespasian commissioned this temple in 73 CE following his defeat of General Vitellius. The construction rose over the remains of an earlier Republican sanctuary from previous centuries.

The sanctuary honored the Roman divine trio of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, with each deity receiving a dedicated chamber and altar within the temple. This threefold division mirrors the central role the complex played in religious life across the ancient Roman world.

The temple stands on Piazza del Foro along Via dei Musei in the historic center of Brescia. The site opens daily except Mondays, with visiting times varying by season.

Excavations in 1826 revealed extraordinary bronze statues wedged between the temple wall and Cidneo Hill. Among these finds stood the famous Winged Victory, today one of the most important Roman bronze works in northern Italy.

Location: Brescia

Inception: 73

Phone: +390302977810

Email: museiarte@comune.brescia.it

Website: https://lombardiabeniculturali.it/architetture/schede/BS190-00002

GPS coordinates: 45.53995,10.22570

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30