The Palazzo dei Conservatori, which was built in the Middle Ages, is one of three archeological museums located in former palaces on Capitoline Hill. They encircle Piazza del Campidoglio. The Palace of Conservators, along with Palazzo Senatorio and this square, were all designed or modified by Michelangelo during the 16th century. On the left is a 1981 reproduction of the Marcus Aurelius equestrian monument. He was the Roman emperor from 161 until 180. The 175 AD original is housed in the Sala Marco Aurelio, a glass wing of the Capitoline Museums.
