Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas, Rome

#791 among attractions in Rome

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The Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas is a 1st-century CE Roman columbarium, situated near the Porta Latina on the Via di Porta Latina, Rome, Italy. It was discovered and excavated in 1831 by Pietro Campana. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°52'34"N, 12°30'2"E

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Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Terme di Caracalla, Porta San Sebastiano, Santa Balbina, Santa Maria in Palmis.

0.4 miNW
Ruins of a vast Roman bath complex
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0.6 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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0.7 miS
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Santa Maria in Palmis, Rome
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0.4 miW
Part-ruined city walls built by Romans
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0.6 miN
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Fountain
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0.7 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Fountain
Santa Maria in Domnica, Rome
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0.4 miNW
Church
Chiesa dei Santi Nereo e Achilleo, Rome
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~620 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Giovanni a Porta Latina, Rome
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0.4 miNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of the Scipios, Rome (1 min walk), San Giovanni in Oleo, Rome (3 min walk), Porta Latina, Rome (3 min walk), San Giovanni a Porta Latina, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas:

Bus

Porta S. Sebastiano/Sepolcro Scipioni • Lines: 118 (1 min walk)
Cameria • Lines: 218 (4 min walk)

Metro

Re di Roma • Lines: A (21 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (21 min walk)

Tram

Aventino/Circo Massimo • Lines: 3, 8 (22 min walk)
Albania • Lines: 3, 8 (23 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (25 min walk)