Musei capitolini mostra coffee

You need to check out this great coffee shop at the Capitoline Museum, Terrazza Caffarelli, when you are at the amazing museum and need a little pick-me-up! It never ceases to amaze me how often Italians can include coffee in their daily lives, and in particular at the many amazing historical sites around Rome. Typically, like at Palatine Hill and the Aurelian Wall museum the coffee is limited to a vending machine, which can meet your needs if you are in a pinch, but sometimes there is a coffee shop as good as any bar in Rome, but incredibly convenient.

The views from this terrazza are amazing and it is a perfect place to stop for an espresso during a long day of enjoying the beautiful art in the museums.

Capitoline museum cafe

Yes, you can and I think you really should make an effort to find this coffee shop. You reach the coffee bar from within the museums by following the signs for the Caffeteria. It is technically outside the museum, so be sure to have your ticket available when you want to return to the museum. You can also reach the coffee bar from the outside of the museum by climbing the stairs to Campidoglio , and following Via delle Tre Pile , towards Piazzale Caffarelli.

There is a somewhat non-descript door on the left, across from the park that will lead you up a flight of stairs to the coffee shop. You might find these slightly cheaper, but considering the location, I was actually surprised how reasonable the cost was. Also, these are the prices for drinking at the counter, so if you want to sit at one of the few tables, you can expect to pay a bit more for the comfort.

It is the oldest bar in Rome and the second oldest in Italy and also the subject of a future post by me. Early morning and sunsets both are beautiful with a unique view of the Rome skyline. You can probably find some rooftop bars with equally amazing views, but I am unaware of any coffee shop with such a cool view. Follow the signs to the Caffeteria , and you should be able to have a refreshing experience and then go experience the museums.