Villa Celimontana, Rome

Name: Villa Celimontana
Address: Rome, Italy

#629 among attractions in Rome

Vernacular architecture, Obelisk

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Facts and practical information

The Villa Celimontana is a villa on the Caelian Hill in Rome, best known for its gardens. Its grounds cover most of the valley between the Aventine Hill and the Caelian. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'3"N, 12°29'39"E

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Day trips

Villa Celimontana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Constantine, Terme di Caracalla, Theatre of Marcellus, San Clemente.

0.4 miNW
Grand Roman arch built in 315
Arch of Constantine, Rome
11 min walk • The Arch of Constantine is an ancient monument that stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the legacy of Emperor Constantine the Great. Located in the heart of Rome, near the Colosseum, this triumphal arch was erected to commemorate...
~1810 ftS
Ruins of a vast Roman bath complex
Terme di Caracalla, Rome
9 min walk • Steeped in ancient grandeur, the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, Italy, are a testament to the Roman Empire's architectural prowess and its citizens' luxurious lifestyle. These extensive ruins were once among the most magnificent public baths in the ancient world...
0.9 miNW
Roman theater with summer festival
Theatre of Marcellus, Rome
24 min walk • The Theatre of Marcellus is a testament to the grandeur of ancient Rome and remains a significant archaeological site in the heart of the city. This ancient structure, which originally could house up to 20,000 spectators, stands as a remarkable example of early Roman...
~1960 ftNE
Medieval church on pagan and Roman ruins
San Clemente, Rome
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano stands as a remarkable testament to the city's layered history. This minor basilica, lesser-known than some of Rome's grander churches, is a treasure trove for those interested in...
~1010 ftW
City gate
Porta Capena, Rome
5 min walk • Porta Capena was a gate in the Servian Wall in Rome, Italy. The gate was located in the area of Piazza di Porta Capena, where the Caelian, Palatine and Aventine hills meet.
0.9 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Historic walking areas
Cordonata, Rome
23 min walk • The cordonata is a sloping road interrupted at regular distances by low steps in the form of transversal stripes made of stone or bricks. It has a form almost similar to a flight of steps, but allows the transit of horses and donkeys.
~1850 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Balbina, Rome
9 min walk • Santa Balbina is a Roman Catholic basilica church in located in the Aventine rione, adjacent to the Baths of Caracalla in Rome.
~980 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome
5 min walk • The Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill is an ancient basilica church in Rome, located on the Caelian Hill. It was originally built in 398. It is home to the Passionists and is the burial place of St. Paul of the Cross. Additionally, it is the station church of the first Friday in Lent.
~1990 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Gay Street, Rome
10 min walk • The Gay Street is an area in Rome, Italy designated as a gay- and lesbian-friendly neighborhood. A 300-metre shopping and bar area in the center of the city on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, a street leading to the east flank of the Colosseum, it was formally designated in 2007.
~1070 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Giovanni Battista Soria
San Gregorio Magno al Celio, Rome
6 min walk • San Gregorio Magno al Celio, also known as San Gregorio al Celio or simply San Gregorio, is a church in Rome, Italy, which is part of a monastery of monks of the Camaldolese branch of the Benedictine Order.
~1770 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Celimontana?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Domnica, Rome (2 min walk), San Tommaso in Formis, Rome (3 min walk), Celio, Rome (3 min walk), Fontana della Navicella, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Villa Celimontana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Celimontana:

Bus

Navicella/Villa Celimontana • Lines: 673, 81 (3 min walk)
Claudia/Celio • Lines: 117, 673, 81 (5 min walk)

Tram

Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (8 min walk)
Aventino/Circo Massimo • Lines: 3, 8 (9 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (9 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (23 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (28 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (27 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (31 min walk)