Fontana delle Anfore, Rome

Name: Fontana delle Anfore
Address: Rome, Italy

#395 among attractions in Rome

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The Fontana delle Anfore, located in Testaccio, a quarter of Rome, Italy. It was completed in 1927, by Pietro Lombardi after he won a competition the municipality of Rome set in 1924 for new local fountains. The motive of the amphorae refers to the Monte Testaccio and to the symbol of the whole quarter. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°52'46"N, 12°28'37"E

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Fontana delle Anfore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Piramide Cestia, Santa Sabina, Porta San Paolo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana delle Anfore?

Nearby attractions include Testaccio, Rome (5 min walk), Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino, Rome (5 min walk), Anselmianum, Rome (5 min walk), Santa Maria del Priorato Church, Rome (7 min walk).

How to get to Fontana delle Anfore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana delle Anfore:

Bus

Marmorata/Vanvitelli • Lines: 130F, 23, 280, 30, 3B, 716, 75, n10, n11, n3, n9 (3 min walk)
Galvani/della Robbia • Lines: 673, 718, 719 (3 min walk)

Tram

Marmorata/Vanvitelli • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Emporio • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (10 min walk)

Metro

Piramide • Lines: B (11 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (16 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (20 min walk)

Train

Roma Trastevere (20 min walk)
Quattro Venti (25 min walk)