Porta Portese, Rome

Name: Porta Portese
Address: Rome, Italy

#287 among attractions in Rome

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Porta Portese is an ancient city gate, located at the end of Via Portuense, where it meets Via Porta Portese, about a block from the banks of the Tiber in the southern edge of the Rione Trastevere of Rome, Italy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'2"N, 12°28'26"E

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Porta Portese – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Santa Sabina, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Sant'Agata in Trastevere.

0.6 miNE
Roman theater with summer festival
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~1420 ftN
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Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
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0.4 miN
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Sant'Agata in Trastevere, Rome
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~1690 ftE
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Parco Savello, Rome
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~1890 ftN
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San Crisogono, Rome
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~1550 ftN
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San Giovanni Battista dei Genovesi, Rome
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~1060 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orto, Rome
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~1800 ftSE
Fountain
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~480 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Michele a Ripa, Rome
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~1250 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church
Santi Bonifacio ed Alessio, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Portese?

Nearby attractions include Ponte Sublicio, Rome (2 min walk), San Francesco a Ripa, Rome (3 min walk), San Michele a Ripa, Rome (3 min walk), Pons Sublicius, Rome (4 min walk).

How to get to Porta Portese by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Portese:

Bus

Porta Portese • Lines: 3B, 44, 44F, 75, n19 (1 min walk)
Lgt Testaccio • Lines: 170, 781, 83 (4 min walk)

Tram

Emporio • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Induno • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (12 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (19 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (19 min walk)
Piramide • Lines: B (20 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (23 min walk)
Roma Trastevere (23 min walk)