Almo Collegio Capranica, Rome

#769 among attractions in Rome

Square, Gothic architecture

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The Almo Collegio Capranica is the oldest Roman college, founded in 1457 by Cardinal Domenico Capranica in his own palace for thirty young clerics, who received an education suitable to prepare them for the priesthood. ()

Local name: Almo collegio Capranica Coordinates: 41°53'60"N, 12°28'40"E

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Sant'EustachioRome Italy

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Almo Collegio Capranica – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pantheon, Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Chigi Palace, Sant'Ignazio.

~530 ftSW
Landmark Roman church with historic tombs
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Almo Collegio Capranica?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Capranica, Rome (1 min walk), Santa Maria in Aquiro, Rome (1 min walk), Piazza della Rotonda, Rome (2 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Almo Collegio Capranica by public transport?

The nearest stations to Almo Collegio Capranica:

Bus

Corso/Minghetti • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 62, 63, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (5 min walk)
Senato • Lines: 130F, 30, 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, n6, n7 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (10 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (14 min walk)

Metro

Spagna • Lines: A (16 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (17 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (24 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (30 min walk)