Tomb of Pope Julius II, Rome
Facts and practical information
The Tomb of Pope Julius II is a sculptural and architectural ensemble by Michelangelo and his assistants, originally commissioned in 1505 but not completed until 1545 on a much reduced scale. Originally intended for St. Peter's Basilica, the structure was instead placed in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli on the Esquiline in Rome after the pope's death. This church was patronized by the Della Rovere family from which Julius came, and he had been titular cardinal there. Julius II, however, is buried next to his uncle Sixtus IV in St. Peter's Basilica, so the final structure does not actually function as a tomb. ()
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Tomb of Pope Julius II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Colosseum, San Pietro in Vincoli, Temple of Venus and Roma, Santa Prassede.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Tomb of Pope Julius II by public transport?
Metro
- Cavour • Lines: B (2 min walk)
- Colosseo • Lines: B (6 min walk)
Bus
- Cavour • Lines: 117, 75, n2, n2;nMB (3 min walk)
- Cavour/Annibaldi • Lines: 75, n2, n2;nMB (3 min walk)
Tram
- Colosseo • Lines: 3, 8 (8 min walk)
- Labicana • Lines: 3, 8 (10 min walk)
Light rail
- Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (17 min walk)
- Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (19 min walk)
Train
- Roma Termini (17 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (22 min walk)
- XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (22 min walk)
Ferry
- Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (24 min walk)
- Ponte Cavour (32 min walk)