Aqua Alsietina, Rome

#788 among attractions in Rome

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In Ancient Rome, the Aqua Alsietina was the earlier of the two western Roman aqueducts, erected sometime around 2BC, during the reign of emperor Augustus. It was the only water supply for the Transtiberine region, on the right bank of the river Tiber. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'12"N, 12°28'10"E

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TrastevereRome Italy

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Aqua Alsietina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola.

~1110 ftN
Fountain
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's vibrant Trastevere district, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is a picturesque square that embodies the charm and history of the Eternal City. The square is anchored by the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the...
~1870 ftN
Fountain
Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Rome
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, also known as the Acqua Paola Fountain, is a monumental fountain that is a lesser-known gem compared to the city's more famous water features like the Trevi Fountain.
~1800 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
9 min walk • Nestled within the charming district of Trastevere in Rome, Italy, the Basilica of Santa Cecilia stands as a testament to the city’s rich religious history and architectural grandeur. A titular church with origins dating back to the 5th century, it is dedicated to St.
~1590 ftNW
Fountain
Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Rome
8 min walk • The Fontana dell'Acqua Paola also known as Il Fontanone is a monumental fountain located on the Janiculum Hill, near the church of San Pietro in Montorio, in Rome, Italy.
~1610 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Sant'Agata in Trastevere, Rome
8 min walk • Sant'Agata in Trastevere is one of the churches of Rome, located in the Trastevere district, at Largo San Giovanni de Matha, 91. The church is dedicated to the Sicilian St Agatha, martyred in approximately 251, whose cult soon spread well beyond Sicily.
~1060 ftNW
Church, Architecture
San Pietro in Montorio, Rome
6 min walk • San Pietro in Montorio is a church in Rome, Italy, which includes in its courtyard the Tempietto, a small commemorative martyrium built by Donato Bramante.
~980 ftN
Palace
Palazzo San Callisto, Rome
5 min walk • The Palazzo San Callisto is a Baroque palace in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome and one of the extraterritorial Properties of the Holy See.
~1460 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
San Crisogono, Rome
8 min walk • San Crisogono is a church in Rome dedicated to the martyr Saint Chrysogonus. It was one of the tituli, the first parish churches of Rome, and was probably built in the 4th century under Pope Sylvester I, rebuilt in the 12th century by John of Crema, and again by Giovanni...
~1590 ftSE
City gate
Porta Portese, Rome
8 min walk • 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.
0.4 miN
Church
San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere, Rome
10 min walk • San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere is a church in Rome, in the Trastevere district, located in Piazza di S. Giovanni della Malva. It is the Albanian national church in Rome.
~1230 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Rome
6 min walk • The Museo di Roma in Trastevere was established in 1977 in the restored Carmelite convent of Sant'Egidio. It was initially known as the Museo del Folklore e dei Poeti Romaneschi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aqua Alsietina?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Cosimato, Rome (2 min walk), Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome (4 min walk), Baylon Cafè, Rome (4 min walk), San Callisto, Rome (5 min walk).

How to get to Aqua Alsietina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aqua Alsietina:

Bus

Morosini E./Nuovo Regina Margherita • Lines: 115, 44, 44F, 75, n19 (2 min walk)
Trastevere/Min. Pubblica Istruzione • Lines: 115, 3B, H, n19, n8 (4 min walk)

Tram

Trastevere/Min. P. Istruzione • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Induno • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (11 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (27 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (20 min walk)
Roma Trastevere (26 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (26 min walk)
Piramide • Lines: B (27 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (26 min walk)