Tomb of Pope Julius II, Rome

Name: Tomb of Pope Julius II
Address: Rome, Italy

#424 among attractions in Rome

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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. ()

Local name: Tomba di Giulio II Coordinates: 41°53'38"N, 12°29'36"E

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Tomb of Pope Julius II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Pope Julius II?

Nearby attractions include San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome (1 min walk), Santi Gioacchino e Anna ai Monti, Rome (2 min walk), Baths of Titus, Rome (3 min walk), San Francesco di Paola ai Monti, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Pope Julius II by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Pope Julius II:

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)

Train

Roma Termini (17 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (17 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (19 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)