Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, Rome

Name: Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
Address: Rome, Italy

#910 among attractions in Rome

Ancient Roman architecture, Museum, Temple

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The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, also known as the Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus was the most important temple in Ancient Rome, located on the Capitoline Hill. It was surrounded by the Area Capitolina, a precinct where numerous shrines, altars, statues and victory trophies were displayed. ()

Local name: Tempio di Giove Ottimo Massimo Coordinates: 41°53'32"N, 12°28'54"E

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Sant'AngeloRome Italy

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Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Theatre of Marcellus, Capitoline Hill, Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli.

~620 ftE
Temple, Ruins, Historical place
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Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus?

Nearby attractions include Capitoline Hill, Rome (1 min walk), Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, Rome (2 min walk), Tarpeian Rock, Rome (2 min walk), Capitoline Museums, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus:

Bus

Ara Coeli/P.za Venezia • Lines: 118 (3 min walk)
Foro Olitorio • Lines: H (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (9 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (24 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (17 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (30 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (32 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (31 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (32 min walk)