San Gregorio Magno al Celio, Rome

Name: San Gregorio Magno al Celio
Address: Piazza di San Gregorio al Celio, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 700 8227

#214 among attractions in Rome

Baroque architecture, Church, Giovanni Battista Soria

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Facts and practical information

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. On March 10, 2012, the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of the Camaldolese in 1012 was celebrated here at a Vespers service attended by Anglican and Catholic prelates and jointly led by Pope Benedict XVI and Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Gregorio al Celio Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 41°53'8"N, 12°29'26"E

Address

Piazza di San Gregorio al Celio, 1CelioRome 00184 Italy

Contact

+39 06 700 8227

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Day trips

San Gregorio Magno al Celio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arch of Constantine, Domus Augustana, Circus Maximus, Flavian Palace.

~1570 ftN
Grand Roman arch built in 315
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Palace
Domus Augustana, Rome
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~1340 ftW
Stone arena for vast Roman assemblies
Circus Maximus, Rome
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~1620 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Flavian Palace, Rome
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0.7 miNW
Roman theater with summer festival
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~1680 ftNW
Historic area with Roman ruins
Palatine Hill, Rome
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~1490 ftNW
Museum
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City gate
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0.7 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Historic walking areas
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~1330 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Lookout
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~550 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Gregorio Magno al Celio?

Nearby attractions include Clivus Scauri, Rome (2 min walk), Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome (3 min walk), Porta Capena, Rome (3 min walk), Villa Celimontana, Rome (6 min walk).

How to get to San Gregorio Magno al Celio by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Gregorio Magno al Celio:

Bus

Cerchi/Porta Capena • Lines: 628, 85, 87, C3 (3 min walk)
Terme Caracalla/Porta Capena • Lines: 118, 628 (4 min walk)

Tram

Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (5 min walk)
Aventino/Circo Massimo • Lines: 3, 8 (6 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (5 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (11 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (22 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (42 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (22 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (29 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (31 min walk)