Quirinal Hill, Rome

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The Quirinal Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome, at the north-east of the city center. It is the location of the official residence of the Italian head of state, who resides in the Quirinal Palace; by metonymy "the Quirinal" has come to stand for the Italian president. The Quirinal Palace has an extension of 1.2 million square feet. ()

Local name: Quirinale Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°54'5"N, 12°29'17"E

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Quirinal Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trevi Fountain, Palazzo Barberini, Palazzo Poli, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane.

~1220 ftW
Iconic 18th-century sculpted fountain
Trevi Fountain, Rome
6 min walk • The Trevi Fountain, nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an emblematic masterpiece of Baroque art and one of the city's most cherished tourist attractions. This monumental fountain, standing at approximately 26 meters high and 49 meters wide, is the largest Baroque...
~980 ftNE
Baroque palace housing an art gallery
Palazzo Barberini, Rome
5 min walk • Palazzo Barberini stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian Baroque architecture in the heart of Rome, Italy. This majestic palace was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII and was designed by prominent architects of the era, including Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo...
~1300 ftW
Palace
Palazzo Poli, Rome
7 min walk • Tucked behind the bustling streets of Rome, Palazzo Poli is an architectural gem that often goes unnoticed by the average tourist, overshadowed by the grandeur of the Trevi Fountain to which it serves as a backdrop. This palace, though lesser-known, is a significant...
~780 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Francesco Borromini
San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, also known as San Carlino due to its intimate size, is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that captures the essence of 17th-century artistry. This Catholic church, designed by the architect Francesco...
~1330 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Rome
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica is an artistic treasure trove dedicated to the world of printmaking and graphic art. This prestigious institution is not only a research center but also a museum that houses a rich collection of...
~890 ftNE
Grand palace with renowned artworks
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and a must-visit destination in the Eternal City. The gallery is housed in two historic locations: Palazzo Barberini and Palazzo Corsini, each building boasting...
~850 ftS
Baroque architecture, Palace, Historical place
Palazzo della Consulta, Rome
5 min walk • The Palazzo della Consulta is an imposing palace located in the heart of Rome, Italy, a stone's throw from the iconic Trevi Fountain. This grandiose building, with its neoclassical facade, serves not only as an architectural marvel but also as a significant seat of...
~410 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Gianlorenzo Bernini
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea al Quirinale, Rome
2 min walk • The Church of Saint Andrew on the Quirinal is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, Italy, built for the Jesuit seminary on the Quirinal Hill.
~880 ftSW
Fountain, Domenico Fontana
Fontana dei Dioscuri, Rome
5 min walk • The Fontana dei Dioscuri is the fountain set opposite the Palazzo del Quirinale, the official residence of the President of the Italian Republic in the Piazza del Quirinale.
~840 ftN
Location of Bernini's Triton Fountain
Piazza Barberini, Rome
5 min walk • Piazza Barberini is a large piazza in the centro storico or city center of Rome, Italy and situated on the Quirinal Hill. It was created in the 16th century but many of the surrounding buildings have subsequently been rebuilt.
~890 ftN
Famous 17th-century baroque fountain
Fontana del Tritone, Rome
5 min walk • Fontana del Tritone is a seventeenth-century fountain in Rome, by the Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Commissioned by his patron, Pope Urban VIII, the fountain is located in the Piazza Barberini, near the entrance to the Palazzo Barberini that Bernini helped to design and construct for the Barberini, Urban's family.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Quirinal Hill?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Sant'Andrea al Quirinale, Rome (2 min walk), Sant'Andrea degli Scozzesi, Rome (4 min walk), Quattro Fontane, Rome (4 min walk), San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome (4 min walk).

How to get to Quirinal Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Quirinal Hill:

Bus

Traforo/Tritone • Lines: 71 (3 min walk)
Tritone/Barberini • Lines: 160, 492, 53, 62, 63, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (4 min walk)

Metro

Barberini • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Repubblica • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (14 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (16 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (15 min walk)
Termini • Lines: 14, 5 (16 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (19 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (26 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (20 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (20 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (26 min walk)