Piazza della Minerva, Rome

Name: Piazza della Minerva
Address: Rome, Italy

#768 among attractions in Rome

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Piazza della Minerva is a piazza in Rome, Italy, near the Pantheon. Its name derives from the existence of a temple built on the site by Pompey dedicated to Minerva Calcidica, whose statue is now in the Vatican Museums. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'53"N, 12°28'39"E

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Piazza della Minerva – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pantheon, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Sant'Ignazio, Piazza della Rotonda.

~290 ftNW
Landmark Roman church with historic tombs
Pantheon, Rome
2 min walk • The Pantheon in Rome, Italy, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the ancient Romans and the enduring legacy of their empire. Originally built as a temple to all the gods of pagan Rome, this remarkable structure was later consecrated as a Christian...
~30 ftE
Ornate and lavish Gothic-style church
Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, just a stone's throw from the Pantheon, lies the lesser-known but equally fascinating Santa Maria sopra Minerva. This church, a hidden gem amidst Rome's bustling streets, is a sanctuary of tranquility and a treasure trove of art...
~690 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church, Historic walking areas
Sant'Ignazio, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, commonly known as Sant'Ignazio, is a baroque masterpiece that captivates visitors with its architectural splendor and artistic treasures. This historic church, dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola, the...
~510 ftN
Square, Historical place
Piazza della Rotonda, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's bustling streets, Piazza della Rotonda is a historical landmark that offers a glimpse into the city's rich past. This iconic square is famed for housing one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome, the Pantheon.
~840 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Francesco Borromini
Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, Rome
5 min walk • Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza is a Roman Catholic church in Rome. Built in 1642–1660 by the architect Francesco Borromini, the church is widely regarded a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture.
~870 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Madama, Rome
5 min walk • Palazzo Madama in Rome is the seat of the Senate of the Italian Republic.
~700 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Giustiniani, Rome
4 min walk • Palazzo Giustiniani or the Piccolo Colle is a palace on the Via della Dogana Vecchia and Piazza della Rotonda, in Sant'Eustachio, Rome.
~780 ftE
Square
Roman College, Rome
4 min walk • The Roman College was a school established by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1551, just 11 years after he founded the Society of Jesus. It quickly grew to include classes from elementary school through university level and moved to several successive locations to accommodate its burgeoning student population.
~290 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giovanni della Pigna, Rome
2 min walk • San Giovanni della Pigna is a small Roman Catholic church located on Traversa Vicolo della Minerva in the rione Pigna of Rome, Italy. The church was made a cardinalate deaconry by Pope John Paul II in 1985.
~600 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church
Sant'Eustachio, Rome
3 min walk • Sant'Eustachio is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica in Rome, named for the martyr Saint Eustace. It is located on Via di Sant'Eustachio in the rione Sant'Eustachio, a block west of the Pantheon and via della Rotonda, and a block east of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza and the Via della Dogana Vecchia.
~640 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Gabrielli-Borromeo, Rome
4 min walk • The Palazzo Gabrielli-Borromeo is a palazzo in Rome, Italy. It is located in Via del Seminario, between piazza di Sant'Ignazio and the Pantheon in the ancient Campus Martius and in the second sector of the present-day Colonna rione, not far from Via del Corso.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piazza della Minerva?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome (1 min walk), San Giovanni della Pigna, Rome (2 min walk), Pantheon, Rome (2 min walk), Santa Chiara, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Piazza della Minerva by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza della Minerva:

Bus

Argentina • Lines: 130F, 190F, 30, 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5, n6, n7 (4 min walk)
C.so Vittorio Emenuele/Argentina • Lines: 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n15, n20, n5, n7 (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (13 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (14 min walk)

Metro

Barberini • Lines: A (18 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (18 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (27 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (31 min walk)