Porta Asinaria, Rome

Name: Porta Asinaria
Address: Rome, Italy

#935 among attractions in Rome

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The Porta Asinaria is a gate in the Aurelian Walls of Rome. Dominated by two protruding tower blocks and associated guard rooms, it was built between 270 and 273, at the same time as the Wall itself. It is through this gate that East Roman troops under General Belisarius entered the city in 536, reclaiming the city for the Byzantine Empire from the Ostrogoths. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'9"N, 12°30'31"E

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Porta Asinaria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Major basilica, Lateran Palace, Museum of the Liberation of Rome.

~840 ftW
, Baroque architecture, Church
Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome
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~680 ftW
Church
Major basilica, Rome
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~880 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Lateran Palace, Rome
5 min walk • The Lateran Palace, an ancient edifice with a storied past, stands proudly in the heart of Rome, Italy. As the former papal residence, this palace has been a central figure in the religious and political history of the city.
~1260 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the Liberation of Rome, Rome
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Museum of the Liberation of Rome (Museo storico della Liberazione - Roma) stands as a solemn testament to the city's turbulent history during World War II. Located on Via Tasso, this museum is housed in a building that once served as...
0.6 miW
Medieval church on pagan and Roman ruins
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~730 ftNW
Ancient holy steps within a sanctuary
Scala Santa, Rome
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0.4 miNE
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome
11 min walk • The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem or Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, is a Catholic Minor basilica and titular church in rione Esquilino, Rome, Italy. It is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.
~1670 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, Rome
9 min walk • Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo is a Catholic church in Rome, in the Rione Monti, on Via Santo Stefano Rotondo.
~1200 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Lateran Baptistery, Rome
6 min walk • The domed octagonal Lateran Baptistery stands somewhat apart from the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome, to which it has become joined by later construction.
0.5 miNE
City gate, Historical place, Ruins
Porta Maggiore, Rome
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0.6 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome
15 min walk • Santi Quattro Coronati is an ancient basilica in Rome, Italy. The church dates back to the 4th century, and is devoted to four anonymous saints and martyrs.

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Which popular attractions are close to Porta Asinaria?

Nearby attractions include Porta San Giovanni, Rome (1 min walk), Major basilica, Rome (4 min walk), Scala Santa, Rome (4 min walk), Sancta Sanctorum, Rome (4 min walk).

How to get to Porta Asinaria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Asinaria:

Bus

Porta S. Giovanni • Lines: 16, 218, 51, 650, 665, 673, 81, 85, 87, n28 (2 min walk)
Porta San Giovanni • Lines: 16, 218, 360, 51, 590, 650, 665, 673, 792, 81, 85, 87, n1, n28 (2 min walk)

Metro

San Giovanni • Lines: A, C (2 min walk)
Manzoni • Lines: A (9 min walk)

Tram

Carlo Felice • Lines: 3, 8 (7 min walk)
Manzoni • Lines: 3, 8 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (20 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (28 min walk)

Train

Roma Tuscolana (23 min walk)
Roma Termini (28 min walk)