Curia of Pompey, Rome

Name: Curia of Pompey
Address: Largo del Pallaro, Rome, Italy

#501 among attractions in Rome

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The Curia of Pompey, sometimes referred to as the Curia Pompeia, was one of several named meeting halls from Republican Rome of historic significance. A curia was a designated structure for meetings of the senate. The Curia of Pompey was located at the entrance to the Theater of Pompey. While the main senate house was being moved from the Curia Cornelia to a new Curia Julia, the senate would meet in this smaller building. It is best known as where members of the Roman Senate murdered Gaius Julius Caesar. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'44"N, 12°28'26"E

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Largo del PallaroParioneRome Italy

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Curia of Pompey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Campo de' Fiori, Palazzo Spada, Largo di Torre Argentina, Palazzo Farnese.

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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Curia of Pompey?

Nearby attractions include Sant'Andrea della Valle, Rome (2 min walk), Abbot Luigi, Rome (2 min walk), Santa Barbara dei Librai, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Orsini Pio Righetti, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Curia of Pompey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Curia of Pompey:

Bus

C.so Vittorio Emanuele/S. A. della Valle • Lines: 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5 (2 min walk)
C.so Vittorio Emenuele/Argentina • Lines: 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n15, n20, n5, n7 (3 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (10 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (14 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (25 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (25 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (26 min walk)
Quattro Venti (36 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (35 min walk)