Comitium, Rome
Facts and practical information
The Comitium was the original open-air public meeting space of Ancient Rome, and had major religious and prophetic significance. The name comes from the Latin word for "assembly". The Comitium location at the northwest corner of the Roman Forum was later lost in the city's growth and development, but was rediscovered and excavated by archaeologists at the turn of the twentieth century. Some of Rome's earliest monuments; including the speaking platform known as the Rostra, the Columna Maenia, the Graecostasis and the Tabula Valeria were part of or associated with the Comitium. ()
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Comitium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mamertine Prison, Temple of Caesar, Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Theatre of Marcellus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Comitium?
How to get to Comitium by public transport?
Bus
- Fori Imperiali • Lines: 118, 51, 85, 87 (3 min walk)
- Ara Coeli/P.za Venezia • Lines: 118 (5 min walk)
Tram
- Venezia • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
- Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (13 min walk)
Metro
- Colosseo • Lines: B (9 min walk)
- Cavour • Lines: B (12 min walk)
Ferry
- Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)
- Ponte Cavour (25 min walk)
Light rail
- Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (27 min walk)
- Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (30 min walk)
Train
- Roma Termini (27 min walk)
Trolleybus
- XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)
- Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)