Villa Giulia, Rome

Name: Villa Giulia
Address: Rome, Italy

#496 among attractions in Rome

Vernacular architecture, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Villa Giulia is a villa in Rome, Italy. It was built by Pope Julius III in 1551–1553 on what was then the edge of the city. Today it is publicly owned, and houses the Museo Nazionale Etrusco, a collection of Etruscan art and artifacts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°55'5"N, 12°28'42"E

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Pinciano e salarioRome Italy

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Villa Giulia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pincio, Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo, Bioparco di Roma.

0.5 miS
Statues and gardens in scenic surrounds
Pincio, Rome
13 min walk • Perched atop the Pincian Hill in the eternal city of Rome, the Pincio is a serene park that offers a respite from the bustling city streets below. Known for its beautifully landscaped gardens, meandering pathways, and stunning vistas, the Pincio is a beloved...
0.5 miS
Landmark square by city's northern gate
Piazza del Popolo, Rome
14 min walk • Piazza del Popolo is an iconic square located at the heart of Rome, Italy, renowned for its neoclassical elegance and historical significance. The name translates to "People's Square" in English, and it has been a central gathering place for Romans and visitors alike...
0.5 miS
Augustinian church with major artworks
Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's bustling Piazza del Popolo lies the historic Santa Maria del Popolo, a quintessential example of Italian Renaissance architecture and art. This revered church, with its origins tracing back to 1099, stands as a testament to Rome's rich...
0.5 miE
Zoo with large animals, birds and reptiles
Bioparco di Roma, Rome
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Bioparco di Roma offers an enchanting escape into the animal kingdom. This zoological garden, a verdant oasis in Italy's bustling capital, is not just a place to see animals but is a sanctuary dedicated to conservation, education,...
~1160 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome
6 min walk • The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, also known as La Galleria Nazionale, is an art gallery in Rome, Italy. It was founded in 1883 on the initiative of the then Minister Guido Baccelli and is dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
~90 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
National Etruscan Museum, Rome
1 min walk • The National Etruscan Museum is a museum of the Etruscan civilization, housed in the Villa Giulia in Rome, Italy.
~1710 ftSE
Temple
Temple of Aesculapius, Rome
9 min walk • The Temple of Aesculapius located in the gardens of the Villa Borghese, in Rome, was built in the ionic style between 1785 and 1792 by Antonio Asprucci and his son Mario Asprucci, with help from Cristoforo Unterperger.
0.5 miS
City gate
Porta del Popolo, Rome
12 min walk • Porta del Popolo is a gate of the Aurelian Walls in Rome. The current Porta del Popolo was built by Pope Sixtus IV for the Jubilee Year 1475 on the site of an ancient Roman gate which, at that time, was partially buried.
0.4 miS
Square
Piazzale Flaminio, Rome
12 min walk • Piazzale Flaminio is a square in Rome and the starting point of the Via Flaminia. It divides the Flaminio and the Pinciano quarters.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Rome, Rome
11 min walk • The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, the medieval Persian poet, is located in the capital of Italy, Rome, in Villa Borghese gardens, on Viale Madama Letizia Street. People's Artists of Azerbaijan, Salhab Mammadov and Ali Ibadullayev are the authors of the monument. The project was approved by The Commission on History and Arts of Rome.
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Museo Civico di Zoologia, Rome
14 min walk • The Museo Civico di Zoologia is a natural history museum in Rome, central Italy. It is situated next to the Bioparc and can be entered by the Zoo or through the entrance on via Ulisse Aldrovandi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Giulia?

Nearby attractions include National Etruscan Museum, Rome (1 min walk), Romanian Academy in Rome, Rome (3 min walk), British School at Rome, Rome (4 min walk), Sant'Eugenio, Rome (5 min walk).

How to get to Villa Giulia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Giulia:

Bus

Buozzi/Monti Parioli • Lines: 982 (2 min walk)
Museo Etrusco Villa Giulia • Lines: n10, n11 (3 min walk)

Tram

Museo Etrusco Villa Giulia • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)
Valle Giulia • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (10 min walk)
Euclide • Lines: Fc3 (16 min walk)

Metro

Flaminio • Lines: A (10 min walk)
Lepanto • Lines: A (20 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (25 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (32 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (36 min walk)