Colossus of Constantine, Rome

#540 among attractions in Rome

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The Colossus of Constantine was a huge many times life-size acrolithic early 4th century AD statue depicting the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, commissioned by himself, which originally occupied the west apse of the Basilica of Maxentius on the Via Sacra, near the Forum Romanum in Rome. Surviving portions of the Colossus now reside in the courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, now part of the Capitoline Museums, on the Capitoline Hill, above the west end of the Forum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'30"N, 12°29'18"E

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Colossus of Constantine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Forum, Tabularium, Arch of Titus, Temple of Caesar.

~380 ftW
Excavated heart of the Roman Empire
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~630 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Museum
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~410 ftS
1st-century Roman triumphal arch
Arch of Titus, Rome
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~630 ftW
Temple
Temple of Caesar, Rome
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~970 ftS
Historic area with Roman ruins
Palatine Hill, Rome
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~550 ftSE
Temple, Ruins, Monuments and statues
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~730 ftW
Temple
Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome
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~0 ftN
Church, Historical place
Basilica of Maxentius, Rome
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~1760 ftW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Historic walking areas
Cordonata, Rome
9 min walk • The cordonata is a sloping road interrupted at regular distances by low steps in the form of transversal stripes made of stone or bricks. It has a form almost similar to a flight of steps, but allows the transit of horses and donkeys.
~200 ftNW
Temple
Temple of Peace, Rome
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~480 ftW
Church, Ruins, Historical place
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Which popular attractions are close to Colossus of Constantine?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Maxentius, Rome (1 min walk), Temple of Peace, Rome (1 min walk), Santa Francesca Romana, Rome (2 min walk), Via Sacra, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Colossus of Constantine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colossus of Constantine:

Bus

Cavour/Ricci • Lines: 117, 75, n2, n2;nMB (4 min walk)
Fori Imperiali • Lines: 118, 51, 85, 87 (5 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (5 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (9 min walk)

Tram

Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (9 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: 3, 8 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (17 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (29 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (25 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (25 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (26 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)