San Nicola in Carcere, Rome

Name: San Nicola in Carcere
Address: Via del Teatro Marcello 46, Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 347 381 1874

#290 among attractions in Rome

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San Nicola in Carcere is a titular church in Rome near the Forum Boarium in rione Sant'Angelo. It is one of the traditional stational churches of Lent. ()

Local name: Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 41°53'28"N, 12°28'48"E

Address

Via del Teatro Marcello 46Sant'AngeloRome Italy

Contact

+39 347 381 1874

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San Nicola in Carcere – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Capitoline Hill, Forum Holitorium, Palazzo Albertoni Spinola.

~340 ftN
Roman theater with summer festival
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~60 ftN
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~850 ftN
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo Albertoni Spinola, Rome
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~730 ftS
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~490 ftW
Bridge
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~840 ftSW
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Ponte Cestio, Rome
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~640 ftE
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~640 ftNW
Historical place
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Nicola in Carcere?

Nearby attractions include Forum Holitorium, Rome (1 min walk), Lungotevere dei Pierleoni, Rome (2 min walk), San Gregorio della Divina Pietà, Rome (2 min walk), Theatre of Marcellus, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to San Nicola in Carcere by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Nicola in Carcere:

Bus

Foro Olitorio • Lines: H (1 min walk)
P.za Monte Savello • Lines: 23, 280, 63, n10, n8 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (6 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (25 min walk)

Tram

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

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (16 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (18 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (28 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (34 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (34 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (36 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (34 min walk)
Quattro Venti (36 min walk)