San Lorenzo fuori le mura, Rome

Name: San Lorenzo fuori le mura
Address: Piazzale di San Lorenzo, Rome, Italy

#254 among attractions in Rome

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The Basilica Papale di San Lorenzo fuori le mura is a Roman Catholic Minor papal basilica and parish church, located in Rome, Italy. The Basilica is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and one of the five "papal basilicas", each of which was assigned to the care of a Latin Church patriarchate. The Basilica was assigned to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The Basilica is the shrine of the tomb of its namesake, Saint Lawrence, one of the first seven deacons of Rome who was martyred in 258. Many other saints and Bl. Pope Pius IX are also buried at the Basilica, which is the centre of a large and ancient burial complex. ()

Local name: Basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le mura Architectural style: Romanesque artCoordinates: 41°54'8"N, 12°31'22"E

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Piazzale di San LorenzoTiburtinoRome Italy

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Day trips

San Lorenzo fuori le mura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Torlonia, Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Casino Nobile Museum, Porta Maggiore.

1 miNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Park
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Church
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City gate, Ancient Roman architecture
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Theater
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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Lorenzo fuori le mura?

Nearby attractions include Campo Verano, Rome (5 min walk), Quartiere San Lorenzo, Rome (7 min walk), Sapienza University of Rome, Nomentano (12 min walk), Immacolata al Tiburtino, Nomentano (14 min walk).

How to get to San Lorenzo fuori le mura by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Lorenzo fuori le mura:

Bus

21 • Lines: Verano (1 min walk)

Tram

Verano • Lines: 19, 3 (6 min walk)
Verano/De Lollis • Lines: 19, 3 (6 min walk)

Metro

Tiburtina FS • Lines: B (19 min walk)
Policlinico • Lines: B (19 min walk)

Train

Roma Tiburtina (20 min walk)
Roma Termini (27 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (24 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (27 min walk)

Trolleybus

Nomentana/Regina Margherita • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)
Porta Pia • Lines: 90 (31 min walk)