Villa di Massenzio, Rome

Name: Villa di Massenzio
Address: Via Appia Pignatelli, 54, Rome, 00178, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 0608

#340 among attractions in Rome

Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum, Museum

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The Circus of Maxentius is an ancient structure in Rome, Italy, part of a complex of buildings erected by emperor Maxentius on the Via Appia between AD 306 and 312. It is situated between the second and third miles of the Via Appia, between the basilica and catacombs of San Sebastiano and the imposing late republican tomb of Caecilia Metella, which dominates the hill that rises immediately to the east of the complex. It is part of the Appian Way Regional Park. ()

Local name: Circo di Massenzio Coordinates: 41°51'21"N, 12°31'11"E

Address

Via Appia Pignatelli, 54Appio LatinoRome 00178 Italy

Contact

+39 06 0608

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Villa di Massenzio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa of Maxentius, Gardagolf Country Club, Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Porta San Sebastiano.

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Museum, Ancient Roman architecture
Villa of Maxentius, Rome
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1.1 miSE
Golf
Gardagolf Country Club, Rome
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~1390 ftS
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Rome
7 min walk • Steeped in the rich tapestry of Roman history, the Tomb of Caecilia Metella stands as a venerable monument along the ancient Appian Way in Rome, Italy. This mausoleum is a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the prominence of the noble families that...
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Porta San Sebastiano, Rome
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~1980 ftNW
Catacombs
Catacombs of Rome, Rome
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0.5 miN
Park
Park of the Caffarella, Rome
13 min walk • The Caffarella Park is a large park in Rome, Italy, protected from development. It is part of the Parco Regionale Appia Antica.
0.5 miNW
Ancient Roman burial tunnels and crypts
Catacombe di San Callisto, Rome
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~1030 ftW
Baroque architecture, Catacombs, Historical place
Catacombe di San Sebastiano, Rome
5 min walk • The Catacombs of San Sebastiano are a hypogeum cemetery in Rome, rising along Via Appia Antica, in the Ardeatino Quarter. They are one of the very few Christian burial places that have always been accessible.
1.1 miNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Historical place
Santa Maria in Palmis, Rome
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~1120 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Sebastiano fuori le mura, Rome
6 min walk • San Sebastiano fuori le mura, or San Sebastiano ad Catacumbas, is a Minor basilica in Rome, central Italy. Up to the Great Jubilee of 2000, San Sebastiano was one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, and many pilgrims still favor the traditional list.
1.1 miN
Church
San Giovanni Battista de Rossi, Rome
28 min walk • San Giovanni Battista de Rossi is a church on via Cesare Baronio in the quartiere Appio-Latino of Rome, Italy. It is dedicated to Saint Giovanni Battista de' Rossi, who was canonized in 1881 by Pope Leo XIII.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Villa di Massenzio open?

Villa di Massenzio is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Villa di Massenzio?

Nearby attractions include Villa of Maxentius, Rome (1 min walk), Vigna Randanini, Rome (3 min walk), Mausoleum of Maxentius, Rome (3 min walk), Catacombe di San Sebastiano, Rome (5 min walk).

How to get to Villa di Massenzio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa di Massenzio:

Bus

Appia Pignatelli/S. Urbano • Lines: 118 (3 min walk)
Basilica S. Sebastiano • Lines: 118 (5 min walk)

Metro

Colli Albani • Lines: A (28 min walk)
Arco di Travertino • Lines: A (28 min walk)