Il Facchino, Rome

Name: Il Facchino
Address: Via Lata, Rome, Italy

#776 among attractions in Rome

Monuments and statues, Fountain

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Il Facchino is one of the talking statues of Rome. Like the other five "talking statues", pasquinades - irreverent satires poking fun at public figures - were posted beside Il Facchino in the 14th and 15th centuries. ()

Local name: Statua del Facchino Coordinates: 41°53'54"N, 12°28'53"E

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Via LataPignaRome Italy

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Il Facchino – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Sant'Ignazio, Palazzo Venezia.

~190 ftS
Tours of opulent 18th-century apartments
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is a magnificent example of Italian nobility and artistry, transformed into a museum that houses one of the city's richest private art collections. The palazzo, with its grand architecture and opulent interiors...
~690 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum
Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia is an emblematic cultural institution that offers a deep dive into the artistic and historical treasures of Italy. Housed in the stately Palazzo Venezia, a building with a storied past that dates...
~470 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Historic walking areas
Sant'Ignazio, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, commonly known as Sant'Ignazio, is a baroque masterpiece that captivates visitors with its architectural splendor and artistic treasures. This historic church, dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola, the...
~800 ftS
Art museum in a 15th-century palace
Palazzo Venezia, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Palazzo Venezia stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This imposing palace, with its distinctive Renaissance style, has been a fixture of the Italian capital since its construction in the 15th century.
~750 ftSE
Square, Historic walking areas
Piazza Venezia, Rome
4 min walk • Piazza Venezia, a grand monumental square in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an essential hub of Roman life and an iconic landmark that captures the fusion of the city's ancient past and dynamic present. Known for its eclectic array of architectural styles and historical...
~840 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church, Vernacular architecture
San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio, Rome
5 min walk • San Marco is a minor basilica in Rome dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist located in the small Piazza di San Marco adjoining Piazza Venezia. It was first built in 336 by Pope Mark, whose remains are in an urn located below the main altar. The basilica is the national church of Venice in Rome.
~680 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa del Gesù, Rome
4 min walk • The Church of the Gesù is the mother church of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order. Officially named Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù all'Argentina, its facade is "the first truly baroque façade", introducing the baroque style into architecture.
~320 ftSW
Square
Roman College, Rome
2 min walk • The Roman College was a school established by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1551, just 11 years after he founded the Society of Jesus. It quickly grew to include classes from elementary school through university level and moved to several successive locations to accommodate its burgeoning student population.
~550 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church
Santi Apostoli, Rome
3 min walk • Santi Dodici Apostoli, commonly known simply as Santi Apostoli, is a 6th-century Roman Catholic parish and titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy, dedicated originally to St. James and St. Philip, whose remains are kept here, and later to all Apostles.
~790 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Gabrielli-Borromeo, Rome
4 min walk • The Palazzo Gabrielli-Borromeo is a palazzo in Rome, Italy. It is located in Via del Seminario, between piazza di Sant'Ignazio and the Pantheon in the ancient Campus Martius and in the second sector of the present-day Colonna rione, not far from Via del Corso.
~740 ftNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Ruins
Temple of Hadrian, Rome
4 min walk • The Temple of Hadrian was dedicated to the deified emperor Hadrian on the Campus Martius in Rome, Italy by his adoptive son and successor Antoninus Pius in 145 C.E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Il Facchino?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Via Lata, Rome (1 min walk), Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome (1 min walk), San Marcello al Corso, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Mancini, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Il Facchino by public transport?

The nearest stations to Il Facchino:

Bus

Corso/SS. Apostoli • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 62, 63, 80, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (2 min walk)
Corso/Minghetti • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 62, 63, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (3 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (14 min walk)

Metro

Barberini • Lines: A (14 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (16 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (15 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (24 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (27 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (28 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (28 min walk)