Anfiteatro Romano Albano Laziale, Albano Laziale

Name: Anfiteatro Romano Albano Laziale
Address: Albano Laziale, Italy

#11 among attractions in Albano Laziale

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The Roman amphitheater of Albano Laziale is a Roman amphitheater located in the center of Albano Laziale, in the municipality of the same name, in the province of Rome, Lazio.

The amphitheater was built in function of the nearby Castra Albana, the camp of the Legio II Parthica founded by Emperor Septimius Severus : however, the dating of the amphitheater is later than that of the castra, and can be placed around the mid-3rd century. The capacity of the facility, whose maximum length was 113 meters, ranged between 15,000 and 16,000 people.

Coordinates: 41°43'57"N, 12°39'53"E

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Nearby attractions include: Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Lake Albano, Vatican Observatory.

1.3 miNW
Expansive Vatican-owned palace and gardens
Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo
33 min walk • Nestled in the scenic town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo is a site steeped in history and grandeur. This palatial residence has served as a summer retreat for popes for centuries, offering a tranquil escape from the bustle of Vatican...
0.9 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Albano Laziale
23 min walk • Santa Maria Assunta is a Roman Catholic parish church designed in 1661–1665 by Gianlorenzo Bernini; and located in the center of the town of Ariccia, Italy, where it stands across a piazza from the Palazzo Chigi Ariccia, once belonging to the family of Pope Alexander VII, Bernini's patrons in the construction of this church.
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Albano
27 min walk • Nestled in the Alban Hills of Lazio, Italy, Lake Albano – also known as Lago di Albano – is a serene oasis that boasts a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This small volcanic crater lake, with its crystal-clear waters, is located just 24...
1.2 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Vatican Observatory, Castel Gandolfo
32 min walk • The Vatican Observatory is an astronomical research and educational institution supported by the Holy See. Originally based in the Roman College of Rome, the Observatory is now headquartered in Castel Gandolfo, Italy and operates a telescope at the Mount Graham International Observatory in the United States.
0.4 miW
Church
Albano Cathedral, Albano Laziale
10 min walk • Albano Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Albano Laziale, in the province of Rome and the region of Lazio, Italy. It is the seat of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano.
0.6 miNW
Ancient Roman architecture
Villa of Domitian, Castel Gandolfo
16 min walk • The Villa of Domitian, known as Albanum Domitiani or Albanum Caesari in Latin, was a vast and sumptuous Roman villa or palace built by Emperor Titus Flavius Domitian. It was situated 20 km outside Rome, in the Alban Hills, in the ancient territory of Ager Albanus.
0.4 miSW
41°43'36"N • 12°39'41"E
Civic Museum, Albano Laziale
11 min walk • Museum
0.9 miSE
Town
Ariccia
23 min walk • Ariccia is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, central Italy, 25 kilometres southeast of Rome. It is in the Alban Hills of the Lazio region and could be considered an extension of Rome's southeastern suburbs.
1.2 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Collegiata di San Tommaso da Villanova, Castel Gandolfo
31 min walk • The pontifical collegiate church of St. Thomas of Villanova is the principal place of Catholic worship in the town of Castel Gandolfo, in the metropolitan city of Rome Capital and suburbicarian see of Albano, parish of the parish of the same name...
~1670 ftSW
Church
Chiesa Santa Maria della Rotonda, Albano Laziale
9 min walk • The shrine of Maria Santissima della Rotonda, formerly known as Santa Maria Maggiore, is an important Marian shrine in Lazio, located in the city of Albano Laziale, in the province of Rome, in the Castelli Romani area.
0.8 miSE
41°43'20"N • 12°40'25"E
Palazzo Chigi, Albano Laziale
22 min walk • Historical place, Museum, Forts and castles

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anfiteatro Romano Albano Laziale?

Nearby attractions include San Paolo Apostolo, Albano Laziale (3 min walk), Chiesa Santa Maria della Rotonda, Albano Laziale (9 min walk), Albano Cathedral, Albano Laziale (10 min walk), Piazza Giosuè Carducci, Albano Laziale (11 min walk).

How to get to Anfiteatro Romano Albano Laziale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anfiteatro Romano Albano Laziale:

Bus

Piazza Mazzini • Lines: CoTraL T3002 (12 min walk)
V. Galleria di Sotto • Lines: CoTraL T3002 (22 min walk)

Train

Albano Laziale (14 min walk)
Villetta (23 min walk)