MACRO, Rome

Name: MACRO
Address: Via Nizza, 138, Rome, 00198, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 696271

#351 among attractions in Rome

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, Italian: Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma, usually known as MACRO, is a municipal contemporary art museum in Rome, Italy. The museum is housed in two separate places: a former brewery in Via Nizza, in the Salario quartiere of the city; and a former slaughterhouse in Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, in the quartiere of Testaccio. ()

Local name: Museo di arte contemporanea Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 41°54'48"N, 12°30'11"E

Address

Via Nizza, 138Pinciano e salarioRome 00198 Italy

Contact

+39 06 696271

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Day trips

MACRO – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Via Veneto, Galleria Borghese, Palazzo Barberini, Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

0.8 miSW
Street, Shopping, Federico Fellini
Via Veneto, Rome
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Via Veneto is synonymous with the glamorous lifestyle and sophistication that characterized the Italian capital during the 1960s. This iconic street, immortalized by Federico Fellini’s classic film "La Dolce Vita," remains a bustling...
0.6 miW
Renaissance art masterpiece collection
Galleria Borghese, Rome
15 min walk • Nestled within the verdant Villa Borghese gardens in Rome, the Galleria Borghese stands as a testament to the splendor of Italian art and culture. This museum, housed in a former 17th-century villa, showcases a rich collection that includes masterpieces of painting...
0.9 miSW
Baroque palace housing an art gallery
Palazzo Barberini, Rome
25 min walk • Palazzo Barberini stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian Baroque architecture in the heart of Rome, Italy. This majestic palace was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII and was designed by prominent architects of the era, including Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo...
0.7 miSW
16th-century church with lavish interior
Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Rome
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri is a unique basilica that captivates visitors with its blend of ancient history and Renaissance design. This ecclesiastical marvel, situated in the bustling Piazza della Repubblica, is built within...
0.7 miSW
Baroque church known for Bernini work
Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Santa Maria della Vittoria is a lesser-known gem that boasts an opulent Baroque interior sure to captivate the discerning eye of any visitor. This titular church, located on Via XX Settembre, is a testament to the grandeur of Roman...
0.5 miE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Park
Villa Torlonia, Rome
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Villa Torlonia stands as a testament to the city's rich tapestry of history and culture. This former private estate, now a public museum, offers visitors a chance to step back in time and explore the luxurious residence that once belonged...
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Baths of Diocletian, Rome
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Baths of Diocletian stand as a monumental testament to the grandeur of Roman bathhouses and the architectural prowess of the ancient world. This historical complex, which now houses a museum, was the largest of its kind when it was...
~1520 ftS
Museum, Historical place, Sculpture
Porta Pia, Rome
8 min walk • Porta Pia is a gate in the Aurelian Walls of Rome, Italy. One of Pope Pius IV's civic improvements to the city, it is named after him. Situated at the end of a new street, the Via Pia, it was designed by Michelangelo in replacement for the Porta Nomentana situated several hundred meters southwards, which was closed up at the same time.
0.8 miW
City gate, Ancient Roman architecture
Porta Pinciana, Rome
21 min walk • Porta Pinciana is a gate of the Aurelian Walls in Rome. The name derives from the gens Pincia, who owned the eponymous hill. In ancient times it was also called Porta Turata and Porta Salaria vetus, as the oldest Via Salaria passed under it.
0.6 miW
Grand 17th-century house and gardens
Villa Borghese gardens, Rome
15 min walk • Villa Borghese is a landscape garden in Rome, containing a number of buildings, museums and attractions. It is the third largest public park in Rome after the ones of the Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Ada.
0.8 miSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Carlo Maderno
Santa Susanna, Rome
20 min walk • The Church of Saint Susanna at the Baths of Diocletian is a Roman Catholic parish church located on the Quirinal Hill in Rome, Italy. There has been a titular church associated to its site as far back as AD 280.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is MACRO open?

MACRO is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to MACRO?

Nearby attractions include Villa Albani, Nomentano (7 min walk), Porta Pia, Rome (8 min walk), Porta Nomentana, Nomentano (9 min walk), Santa Maria Addolorata a piazza Buenos Aires, Rome (10 min walk).

How to get to MACRO by public transport?

The nearest stations to MACRO:

Bus

Nizza/V.le Regina Margherita • Lines: 38, 80, 89 (2 min walk)
Nizza/Mantova • Lines: 38, 89 (3 min walk)

Tram

V.le Regina Margherita/Nizza • Lines: 19, 3 (4 min walk)
Regina Margherita/Galeno • Lines: 19, 3 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Nomentana/Regina Margherita • Lines: 90 (5 min walk)
Porta Pia • Lines: 90 (7 min walk)

Metro

Castro Pretorio • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Policlinico • Lines: B (15 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (23 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (23 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (30 min walk)