Roman College, Rome

Name: Roman College
Address: Piazza del Collegio Romano, Rome, Italy

#257 among attractions in Rome

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The Roman College was a school established by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1551, just 11 years after he founded the Society of Jesus. It quickly grew to include classes from elementary school through university level and moved to several successive locations to accommodate its burgeoning student population. With the patronage of Pope Gregory XIII, the final seat of the Roman College was built in 1584 near the center of Rome's most historic Pigna district, on what today is called Piazza del Collegio Romano, adding the church of St. Ignatius in 1626, and a renowned observatory in 1787. The college remained at this location for 286 years until the revolutionary Capture of Rome in 1870. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'52"N, 12°28'49"E

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Piazza del Collegio RomanoPignaRome Italy

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Roman College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Sant'Ignazio.

~750 ftW
Ornate and lavish Gothic-style church
Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome
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~340 ftE
Tours of opulent 18th-century apartments
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is a magnificent example of Italian nobility and artistry, transformed into a museum that houses one of the city's richest private art collections. The palazzo, with its grand architecture and opulent interiors...
~620 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum
Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia is an emblematic cultural institution that offers a deep dive into the artistic and historical treasures of Italy. Housed in the stately Palazzo Venezia, a building with a storied past that dates...
~370 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church, Historic walking areas
Sant'Ignazio, Rome
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, commonly known as Sant'Ignazio, is a baroque masterpiece that captivates visitors with its architectural splendor and artistic treasures. This historic church, dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola, the...
~690 ftS
Art museum in a 15th-century palace
Palazzo Venezia, Rome
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Palazzo Venezia stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This imposing palace, with its distinctive Renaissance style, has been a fixture of the Italian capital since its construction in the 15th century.
~790 ftSE
Square, Historic walking areas
Piazza Venezia, Rome
4 min walk • Piazza Venezia, a grand monumental square in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an essential hub of Roman life and an iconic landmark that captures the fusion of the city's ancient past and dynamic present. Known for its eclectic array of architectural styles and historical...
~750 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Vernacular architecture
San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio, Rome
4 min walk • San Marco is a minor basilica in Rome dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist located in the small Piazza di San Marco adjoining Piazza Venezia. It was first built in 336 by Pope Mark, whose remains are in an urn located below the main altar. The basilica is the national church of Venice in Rome.
~510 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa del Gesù, Rome
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~840 ftS
Monuments and statues
Madama Lucrezia, Rome
5 min walk • Madama Lucrezia is one of the six "talking statues" of Rome. Pasquinades — irreverent satires poking fun at public figures — were posted beside each of the statues from the 16th century onwards, written as if spoken by the statue, largely in answer to the verses posted at the...
~830 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church
Santi Apostoli, Rome
4 min walk • Santi Dodici Apostoli, commonly known simply as Santi Apostoli, is a 6th-century Roman Catholic parish and titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy, dedicated originally to St. James and St. Philip, whose remains are kept here, and later to all Apostles.
~650 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giovanni della Pigna, Rome
4 min walk • San Giovanni della Pigna is a small Roman Catholic church located on Traversa Vicolo della Minerva in the rione Pigna of Rome, Italy. The church was made a cardinalate deaconry by Pope John Paul II in 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roman College?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Via Lata, Rome (2 min walk), Santa Marta al Collegio Romano, Rome (2 min walk), Il Facchino, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Roman College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roman College:

Bus

Corso/SS. Apostoli • Lines: 160, 492, 51, 62, 63, 80, 83, 85, C3, n12, n25, n4, n5 (2 min walk)
Plebiscito • Lines: 130F, 190F, 30, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5, n6, n7 (3 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (14 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (15 min walk)

Metro

Barberini • Lines: A (16 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (26 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (28 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (30 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (30 min walk)