Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Name: Palazzo Altemps
Address: Piazza di S. Apollinare, 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 684851

#60 among attractions in Rome

Museum, Art museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Palazzo Altemps, formerly Palazzo Riario, is a historic building in Rome, designed by Melozzo da Forli; it stands a short distance from Piazza Navona, in Piazza Sant'Apollinare. It currently houses one of the four branches of the Roman National Museum, that being Palazzo Altemps.

In 2013, the museum circuit of the Roman National Museum was the 21st most visited Italian state site, with 247,795 visitors and a total gross income of 909,016.50 euros.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'4"N, 12°28'22"E

Address

Piazza di S. Apollinare, 46PonteRome 00186 Italy

Contact

+39 06 684851

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Palazzo Altemps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza Navona, Sant'Agnese in Agone, San Luigi dei Francesi, Fountain of Neptune.

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Elegant square with a fountain and bars
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palazzo Altemps open?

Palazzo Altemps is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 7:45 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7:45 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7:45 pm
Friday 9 am - 7:45 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7:45 pm
Sunday 9 am - 7:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palazzo Altemps?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Primoli, Rome (2 min walk), Sant'Apollinare, Rome (2 min walk), Tor Sanguigna, Rome (2 min walk), Stadio di Domiziano, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Palazzo Altemps by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palazzo Altemps:

Bus

Zanardelli • Lines: 130F, 30, 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, C3, n6, n7 (1 min walk)
Senato • Lines: 130F, 30, 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, n6, n7 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (7 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (7 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (14 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (16 min walk)

Metro

Spagna • Lines: A (19 min walk)
Lepanto • Lines: A (20 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (22 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (26 min walk)
Vatican City (29 min walk)