Theatre of Balbus, Rome

#711 among attractions in Rome

Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture

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Theatre of Balbus was an ancient Roman structure in the Campus Martius of Rome. It was built in 13 BC by proconsul Lucius Cornelius Balbus, likely from the spoils of a military campaign by order of Augustus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'40"N, 12°28'43"E

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Sant'AngeloRome Italy

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Theatre of Balbus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Palazzo Venezia, Largo di Torre Argentina, Palazzo Albertoni Spinola.

~930 ftS
Roman theater with summer festival
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre of Balbus?

Nearby attractions include Santa Caterina dei Funari, Rome (1 min walk), Palazzo Mattei, Rome (1 min walk), Santo Stanislao dei Polacchi, Rome (2 min walk), Fontana delle Tartarughe, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Theatre of Balbus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre of Balbus:

Bus

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 63, H, n8 (4 min walk)
Via Torre Argentina • Lines: 130F, 190F, 30, 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n20 (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (9 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (19 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (18 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (20 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (31 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (39 min walk)