villa chigi, Ostia

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The Villa Sacchetti is a historical building at Castelfusano, near Ostia Antica, Rome, Italy. It was built in 1624-1628 for the Sacchetti family, close associates of Pope Urban VIII, and was the first architectural work of Pietro da Cortona. The villa is now known as Villa Chigi since its acquisition by the Chigi family in the 18th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°43'59"N, 12°19'9"E

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villa chigi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ostia Antica, Il Capanno, Santa Aurea, Lega Navale Italiana.

2.2 miNW
Remains of an ancient Roman city
Ostia Antica, Rome
55 min walk • Ostia Antica is an evocative archaeological site located near the city of Rome, Italy. Once a bustling commercial port, it served as the gateway to the ancient Roman Empire, connecting trade routes across the Mediterranean.
1.7 miW
41°43'31"N • 12°17'16"E
Il Capanno, Rome
44 min walk • Beach
2 miNW
Church
Santa Aurea, Rome
52 min walk • The Basilica of Santa Aurea is a church situated in the Ostia Antica district of Ostia, Italy. Ostia became an episcopal see as early as the 3rd century AD. The present-day church, completed in 1483, it was the seat of the suburbicarian diocese of Ostia until 1966, when Ostia became part of the diocese of Rome.
1.3 miSW
Boat or ferry, Sailing, Marina
Lega Navale Italiana, Rome
34 min walk • The Italian Naval League is a non-economic, membership-based public body whose purpose is to spread interest and attention to sea-related issues.
2.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Ostia Antica, Rome
54 min walk • Ostia Antica is the 35th zona of Rome, Italy, four kilometers away from the coast. It is identified by the initials Z. XXXV and it is distinct from Ostia. Ostia Antica belongs to Municipio X.
2.1 miNW
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
Baths at Ostia, Ostia
54 min walk • The Forum Baths at Ostia, otherwise known as the Thermae Gavii Maximi, are named after Marcus Gavius Maximus, who was the praetorian prefect for 20 years. The baths were intended for public use in Ostia Antica. and like many other thermae, created as a gift to the public and were therefore free.
1.9 miNW
Synagogue
Ostia Synagogue, Rome
49 min walk • The Ostia Synagogue is an ancient synagogue located in ancient Ostia, the seaport of Imperial Rome. It is one of the oldest synagogues in the world, the oldest synagogue in Europe and the oldest mainstream Jewish synagogue yet uncovered outside Israel.
1.5 miSW
41°43'22"N • 12°17'36"E
Stabilimento Balneare Plinius, Rome
39 min walk • Beach
2.3 miE
Area
Infernetto, Rome
60 min walk • Infernetto is a suburban zone of Rome, Italy. Infernetto is under Rome Municipio X administration. Infernetto is located in Municipio X, the southern area of the city, close to Ostia Lido and the coast, it's almost completely surrounded by Castelfusano pinewood and the presidential estate.
1.9 miNW
City
Gabii, Rome
48 min walk • Gabii was an ancient city of Latium, located 18 km due east of Rome along the Via Praenestina, which was in early times known as the Via Gabina.
2.2 miNW
Ruins
Piazzale delle Corporazioni, Rome
56 min walk • The Forum of Corporations, or the Piazzale delle Corporazioni, was the principal center of commerce and trade for the Roman Empire mainly during the Age of Augustus.