Temple of Saturn, Rome

Name: Temple of Saturn
Address: Rome, Italy

#172 among attractions in Rome

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The Temple of Saturn was an ancient Roman temple to the god Saturn, in what is now Rome, Italy. Its ruins stand at the foot of the Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Roman Forum. The original dedication of the temple is traditionally dated to 497 BC, but ancient writers disagreed greatly about the history of this site. ()

Local name: Tempio di Saturno Coordinates: 41°53'33"N, 12°29'3"E

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Nearby attractions include: Mamertine Prison, Temple of Caesar, Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Theatre of Marcellus.

~290 ftNE
Museum, Historical place
Mamertine Prison, Rome
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~530 ftE
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~120 ftNW
Temple, Ruins, Historical place
Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Rome
1 min walk • Nestled among the ruins of the Roman Forum stands the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, a monument steeped in ancient history and architectural wonder. This Roman temple was constructed in the 1st century AD to honor the Flavian dynasty's emperors, Vespasian, and his son...
~1200 ftW
Roman theater with summer festival
Theatre of Marcellus, Rome
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~220 ftNE
Triumphal archway dating from 203 AD
Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome
2 min walk • Standing proudly in the heart of Rome, the Arch of Septimius Severus is a monumental triumphal arch that has withstood the test of time. Erected in 203 AD, this ancient structure commemorates the Roman victories of Emperor Septimius Severus and his two sons against the...
~520 ftW
Michelangelo-designed hilltop square
Capitoline Hill, Rome
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~480 ftSE
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Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome
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~440 ftNW
Square
Clivus Capitolinus, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Clivus Capitolinus is a historic road that once served as the main artery linking the Roman Forum to the summit of the Capitoline Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. For those fascinated by the ancient world, a visit to this...
~660 ftNW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Historic walking areas
Cordonata, Rome
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~510 ftNW
15th-century museum of Roman antiquities
Capitoline Museums, Rome
3 min walk • The Capitoline Museums is a single museum containing a group of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.
~530 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Monuments and statues
Marforio, Rome
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Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Saturn?

Nearby attractions include Arch of Tiberius, Rome (1 min walk), Portico Dii Consentes, Rome (1 min walk), Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Rome (1 min walk), Altar of Saturn, Rome (1 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Saturn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Saturn:

Bus

Ara Coeli/P.za Venezia • Lines: 118 (4 min walk)
Fori Imperiali • Lines: 118, 51, 85, 87 (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (10 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (12 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (25 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (29 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (29 min walk)
Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (31 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (30 min walk)