Porta Querquetulana, Rome

#847 among attractions in Rome

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The Porta Querquetulana or Querquetularia was a gateway in the Servian Wall, named after the sacred grove of the Querquetulanae adjacent to and just within it. The grove appears not to have still existed in the latter 1st century BC. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'18"N, 12°29'55"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Colosseum, San Clemente, Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Gay Street.

~1830 ftNW
Iconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arena
Colosseum, Rome
9 min walk • The Colosseum, an enduring icon of Imperial Rome, stands as one of the most remarkable architectural feats in the world. This colossal amphitheatre, nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, has withstood the ravages of time to tell tales of gladiatorial combat, public...
~280 ftNW
Medieval church on pagan and Roman ruins
San Clemente, Rome
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano stands as a remarkable testament to the city's layered history. This minor basilica, lesser-known than some of Rome's grander churches, is a treasure trove for those interested in...
~1890 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome
10 min walk • The Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill is an ancient basilica church in Rome, located on the Caelian Hill. It was originally built in 398. It is home to the Passionists and is the burial place of St. Paul of the Cross. Additionally, it is the station church of the first Friday in Lent.
~850 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Gay Street, Rome
5 min walk • The Gay Street is an area in Rome, Italy designated as a gay- and lesbian-friendly neighborhood. A 300-metre shopping and bar area in the center of the city on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, a street leading to the east flank of the Colosseum, it was formally designated in 2007.
~1240 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, Rome
6 min walk • Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo is a Catholic church in Rome, in the Rione Monti, on Via Santo Stefano Rotondo.
~1750 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Lateran Baptistery, Rome
9 min walk • The domed octagonal Lateran Baptistery stands somewhat apart from the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome, to which it has become joined by later construction.
~150 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome
1 min walk • Santi Quattro Coronati is an ancient basilica in Rome, Italy. The church dates back to the 4th century, and is devoted to four anonymous saints and martyrs.
~1350 ftNW
Park, Ruins
Parco del Colle Oppio, Rome
7 min walk • The Oppian Hill is the southern spur of the Esquiline Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Italy. It is separated from the Cispius on the north by the valley of the Suburra, and from the Caelian Hill on the south by the valley of the Colosseum.
~1420 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Ruins
Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome
7 min walk • The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill is an ancient basilica and titular church in Rome, Italy.
~1500 ftSW
Fountain
Fontana della Navicella, Rome
8 min walk • The Fontana della Navicella is a fountain built around a marble and travertine replica of an Ancient Roman sculpture, depicting a decorated Roman Galley, and erected in front of the church of Santa Maria in Domnica of Rome, Italy.
~1760 ftE
Domenico Fontana, Obelisk, Monuments and statues
Lateran Obelisk, Rome
9 min walk • The Lateran Obelisk is the largest standing ancient Egyptian obelisk in the world, and it is also the tallest obelisk in Italy. It originally weighed 413 tonnes, but after collapsing and being re-erected 4 metres shorter, now weighs around 300 tonnes. It is located in Rome, in the square across from the Archbasilica of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Querquetulana?

Nearby attractions include Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome (1 min walk), San Clemente, Rome (2 min walk), Basilica Hilariana, Rome (6 min walk), Santi Marcellino e Pietro al Laterano, Rome (6 min walk).

How to get to Porta Querquetulana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Querquetulana:

Bus

S. Giovanni in Laterano/S. Clemente • Lines: 117, 85 (1 min walk)
Labicana • Lines: 51, 75, 85, 87, C3, n10, n11 (3 min walk)

Tram

Labicana • Lines: 3, 8 (3 min walk)
Colosseo/Salvi N. • Lines: 3, 8 (7 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (11 min walk)
Manzoni • Lines: A (12 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (19 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (23 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (30 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (31 min walk)