Tarpeian Rock, Rome

Name: Tarpeian Rock
Address: Via di Monte Tarpeo, Rome, 00186, Italy

#155 among attractions in Rome

Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction, View point

Gallery (7)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Tarpeian Rock is a steep cliff on the south side of the Capitoline Hill, which was used in Ancient Rome as a site of execution. Murderers, traitors, perjurors, and larcenous slaves, if convicted by the quaestores parricidii, were flung from the cliff to their deaths. The cliff was about 25 meters high. ()

Local name: Rupe Tarpea Coordinates: 41°53'29"N, 12°28'56"E

Address

Via di Monte TarpeoSant'AngeloRome 00186 Italy

ContactAdd

Social media

Twitter

Rome

Day trips

Tarpeian Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Theatre of Marcellus, Arch of Septimius Severus, Capitoline Hill.

~620 ftNE
Temple, Ruins, Historical place
Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled among the ruins of the Roman Forum stands the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, a monument steeped in ancient history and architectural wonder. This Roman temple was constructed in the 1st century AD to honor the Flavian dynasty's emperors, Vespasian, and his son...
~730 ftW
Roman theater with summer festival
Theatre of Marcellus, Rome
4 min walk • The Theatre of Marcellus is a testament to the grandeur of ancient Rome and remains a significant archaeological site in the heart of the city. This ancient structure, which originally could house up to 20,000 spectators, stands as a remarkable example of early Roman...
~810 ftNE
Triumphal archway dating from 203 AD
Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome
4 min walk • Standing proudly in the heart of Rome, the Arch of Septimius Severus is a monumental triumphal arch that has withstood the test of time. Erected in 203 AD, this ancient structure commemorates the Roman victories of Emperor Septimius Severus and his two sons against the...
~400 ftN
Michelangelo-designed hilltop square
Capitoline Hill, Rome
2 min walk • Perched on one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Capitoline Hill (or Campidoglio in Italian) stands as a testament to the grandeur of Rome's historical legacy. This ancient site, nestled in the heart of the city, has been a focal point of Roman life for thousands of years...
~630 ftW
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
Forum Holitorium, Rome
4 min walk • The Forum Holitorium, nestled within the bustling heart of Rome, Italy, stands as a testament to the city's ancient commercial and religious activities. This archaeological site, characterized by its historical significance, was once a bustling marketplace dedicated...
~680 ftN
Square
Clivus Capitolinus, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Clivus Capitolinus is a historic road that once served as the main artery linking the Roman Forum to the summit of the Capitoline Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. For those fascinated by the ancient world, a visit to this...
~760 ftN
Hiking trail, Hiking, Historic walking areas
Cordonata, Rome
4 min walk • The cordonata is a sloping road interrupted at regular distances by low steps in the form of transversal stripes made of stone or bricks. It has a form almost similar to a flight of steps, but allows the transit of horses and donkeys.
~590 ftNE
Temple
Temple of Saturn, Rome
3 min walk • The Temple of Saturn was an ancient Roman temple to the god Saturn, in what is now Rome, Italy. Its ruins stand at the foot of the Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Roman Forum.
~590 ftN
15th-century museum of Roman antiquities
Capitoline Museums, Rome
3 min walk • The Capitoline Museums is a single museum containing a group of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.
~790 ftW
Temple
Temple of Apollo Sosianus, Rome
4 min walk • The Temple of Apollo Sosianus is a Roman temple dedicated to Apollo in the Campus Martius, next to the Theatre of Marcellus and the Porticus Octaviae, in Rome, Italy. Its present name derives from that of its final rebuilder, Gaius Sosius.
~740 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church
Sala Santa Rita, Rome
4 min walk • The Chiesa di Santa Rita da Cascia in Campitelli is a deconsecrated church in Rome, in the rione Sant'Angelo; it is located in Via Montanara, at the crossroad with Via del Teatro Marcello.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tarpeian Rock?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria della Consolazione, Rome (2 min walk), Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, Rome (2 min walk), Sant'Omobono, Rome (2 min walk), Capitoline Hill, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Tarpeian Rock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tarpeian Rock:

Bus

Petroselli • Lines: 118, 130F, 160, 170, 30, 44, 44F, 51, 628, 715, 716, 781, 81, 83, 85, 87, C3, n19, n3, n9 (3 min walk)
Foro Olitorio • Lines: H (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (9 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (25 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (16 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (29 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (31 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (31 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (32 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)