Castello di Giulio II, Rome

Name: Castello di Giulio II
Address: Piazza della Rocca, Rome, 00119, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 5635 8013

#909 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

Castello di Giulio II (address: Piazza della Rocca) is a place located in Rome (Lazio region) and belongs to the category of forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 20 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°45'33"N latitude and 12°18'4"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Castello di Giulio II is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Romagnoli/Castello (bus, 3 min walk), Ostia Antica (light rail, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Santa Aurea (church, 1 min walk), Ostia Antica (forts and castles, 2 min walk), Gabii (city, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°45'33"N, 12°18'4"E

Address

Piazza della RoccaRome 00119 Italy

Contact

+39 06 5635 8013

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Castello di Giulio II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ostia Antica, Santa Aurea, Ostia Antica, Baths at Ostia.

0.8 miSW
Remains of an ancient Roman city
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~170 ftE
Church
Santa Aurea, Rome
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~410 ftNW
Forts and castles
Ostia Antica, Rome
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0.7 miSW
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
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1 miSW
Synagogue
Ostia Synagogue, Rome
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~940 ftSE
City
Gabii, Rome
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0.6 miW
Ruins
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatre, Rome
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0.7 miW
Museum, Museum district
Museo Archeologico Ostiense, Rome
19 min walk • The Museo Archeologico Ostiense is an archaeological museum dedicated to the ancient Roman city of Ostia in Rome, Italy. The museum was built by Pope Pius IX, who in 1865 had to readapt a fifteenth-century building used as a store to create a city museum.
1.3 miW
41°45'9"N • 12°16'40"E
Tor Boacciana, Rome
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Ruins
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castello di Giulio II open?

Castello di Giulio II is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Castello di Giulio II?

Nearby attractions include Santa Aurea, Rome (1 min walk), Ostia Antica, Rome (2 min walk), Gabii, Rome (5 min walk), Barracks of the Vigiles, Rome (13 min walk).

How to get to Castello di Giulio II by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castello di Giulio II:

Bus

Romagnoli/Castello • Lines: 04, C13, C19, C4 (3 min walk)
Umberto I/Castello • Lines: 011, 018 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Ostia Antica • Lines: Fc2 (6 min walk)