Porta Caelimontana, Rome

#810 among attractions in Rome

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The Porta Caelimontana or Celimontana was a gate in the Servian Wall on the rise of the Caelian Hill. The Via Caelimontana ran from it; in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Roman tombs were discovered along its southern edge, some of which have disappeared. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'8"N, 12°29'43"E

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Porta Caelimontana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, San Clemente, Porta Capena.

~1870 ftNW
Iconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arena
Colosseum, Rome
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~1960 ftNW
Grand Roman arch built in 315
Arch of Constantine, Rome
10 min walk • The Arch of Constantine is an ancient monument that stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the legacy of Emperor Constantine the Great. Located in the heart of Rome, near the Colosseum, this triumphal arch was erected to commemorate...
~1410 ftNE
Medieval church on pagan and Roman ruins
San Clemente, Rome
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~1410 ftSW
City gate
Porta Capena, Rome
7 min walk • Porta Capena was a gate in the Servian Wall in Rome, Italy. The gate was located in the area of Piazza di Porta Capena, where the Caelian, Palatine and Aventine hills meet.
0.9 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Historic walking areas
Cordonata, Rome
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0.4 miNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Lookout
San Bonaventura al Palatino, Rome
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~900 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome
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~1470 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Gay Street, Rome
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~1250 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Giovanni Battista Soria
San Gregorio Magno al Celio, Rome
7 min walk • San Gregorio Magno al Celio, also known as San Gregorio al Celio or simply San Gregorio, is a church in Rome, Italy, which is part of a monastery of monks of the Camaldolese branch of the Benedictine Order.
0.4 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, Rome
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~1230 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Caelimontana?

Nearby attractions include Porta Caelimontana and Porta Querquetulana, Rome (1 min walk), Arch of Dolabella, Rome (1 min walk), Caelian Hill, Rome (1 min walk), San Tommaso in Formis, Rome (1 min walk).

How to get to Porta Caelimontana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Caelimontana:

Bus

Claudia/Celio • Lines: 117, 673, 81 (3 min walk)
Navicella/Villa Celimontana • Lines: 673, 81 (3 min walk)

Tram

Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (7 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: 3, 8 (8 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (11 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (12 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (25 min walk)
Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (26 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (27 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (29 min walk)