Colonna, Rome

Name: Colonna
Address: Rome, Italy

#848 among attractions in Rome

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Colonna is the 3rd rione of Rome, identified by the initials R. III and located at the city's historic center in Municipio I. It takes its name from the Column of Marcus Aurelius in the Piazza Colonna, the rione's main piazza. ()

Alternative names: Area: 66.45 acres (0.1038 mi²)Coordinates: 41°54'8"N, 12°28'53"E

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Colonna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galleria Alberto Sordi, Trevi Fountain, Palazzo Poli, Chigi Palace.

~450 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art Nouveau architecture
Galleria Alberto Sordi, Rome
3 min walk • Galleria Alberto Sordi, formerly known as Galleria Colonna, is an exquisite example of Belle Époque architecture nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy. This shopping center, inaugurated in 1922 and renamed in 2003 after the beloved Italian actor Alberto Sordi, is a...
~860 ftSE
Iconic 18th-century sculpted fountain
Trevi Fountain, Rome
5 min walk • The Trevi Fountain, nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an emblematic masterpiece of Baroque art and one of the city's most cherished tourist attractions. This monumental fountain, standing at approximately 26 meters high and 49 meters wide, is the largest Baroque...
~630 ftSE
Palace
Palazzo Poli, Rome
4 min walk • Tucked behind the bustling streets of Rome, Palazzo Poli is an architectural gem that often goes unnoticed by the average tourist, overshadowed by the grandeur of the Trevi Fountain to which it serves as a backdrop. This palace, though lesser-known, is a significant...
~570 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Chigi Palace, Rome
3 min walk • The Chigi Palace, nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an embodiment of Renaissance elegance and architectural finesse. This grand palace, characterized by its harmonious proportions and sumptuous detailing, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of...
~640 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica is an artistic treasure trove dedicated to the world of printmaking and graphic art. This prestigious institution is not only a research center but also a museum that houses a rich collection of...
~780 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Montecitorio, Rome
4 min walk • Palazzo Montecitorio is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, serving as a significant landmark with its rich history and political importance. Constructed in the seventeenth century, this palace is the seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, one...
~940 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Obelisk, Monuments and statues
Obelisk of Montecitorio, Rome
5 min walk • The Obelisk of Montecitorio, also known as Solare, is an ancient Egyptian, red granite obelisk of Psammetichus II from Heliopolis.
~670 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Column of Marcus Aurelius, Rome
4 min walk • The Column of Marcus Aurelius is a Roman victory column in Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy. It is a Doric column featuring a spiral relief: it was built in honour of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and modeled on Trajan's Column.
~380 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church
San Silvestro in Capite, Rome
2 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Sylvester the First, also known as, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and titular church in Rome dedicated to Pope Sylvester I.
~650 ftSW
Square
Piazza Colonna, Rome
4 min walk • Piazza Colonna is a piazza at the center of the Rione of Colonna in the historic heart of Rome, Italy. It is named for the marble Column of Marcus Aurelius, which has stood there since AD 193.
~590 ftSW
Fountain
Fontana di Piazza Colonna, Rome
3 min walk • The fountain in the Piazza Colonna is a fountain in Rome, Italy, designed by the architect Giacomo Della Porta and constructed by the Fiesole sculptor Rocco Rossi between 1575 and 1577.

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Which popular attractions are close to Colonna?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Via, Rome (2 min walk), San Silvestro in Capite, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Theodoli-Bianchelli, Rome (3 min walk), Hotel Dei Borgognoni, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Colonna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonna:

Bus

San Claudio • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 53, 62, 63, 71, 80, 83, 85, n12, n4, n5 (1 min walk)
L.go Chigi • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 53, 62, 63, 71, 80, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (2 min walk)

Metro

Spagna • Lines: A (9 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (10 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (18 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)
Flaminio • Lines: 2 (20 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (21 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (28 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (21 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (24 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (28 min walk)