Temple of Aesculapius, Rome

Name: Temple of Aesculapius
Address: Rome, Italy

#138 among attractions in Rome

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The Temple of Aesculapius located in the gardens of the Villa Borghese, in Rome, was built in the ionic style between 1785 and 1792 by Antonio Asprucci and his son Mario Asprucci, with help from Cristoforo Unterperger. The temple was perhaps built in memory of the destroyed ancient temple to the god of Medicine on the Tiber Island. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'54"N, 12°28'58"E

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Pinciano e salarioRome Italy

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Day trips

Temple of Aesculapius – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pincio, Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo, Bioparco di Roma.

~1940 ftSW
Statues and gardens in scenic surrounds
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0.4 miSW
Landmark square by city's northern gate
Piazza del Popolo, Rome
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0.4 miSW
Augustinian church with major artworks
Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
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~1460 ftNE
Zoo with large animals, birds and reptiles
Bioparco di Roma, Rome
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~830 ftN
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~1630 ftNW
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City gate, Ancient Roman architecture
Porta Pinciana, Rome
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0.5 miS
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0.4 miSW
City gate
Porta del Popolo, Rome
11 min walk • Porta del Popolo is a gate of the Aurelian Walls in Rome. The current Porta del Popolo was built by Pope Sixtus IV for the Jubilee Year 1475 on the site of an ancient Roman gate which, at that time, was partially buried.
0.4 miSW
Square
Piazzale Flaminio, Rome
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Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Rome, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Aesculapius?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Rome, Rome (4 min walk), Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome (4 min walk), Romanian Academy in Rome, Rome (6 min walk), Villa Strohl Fern, Rome (7 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Aesculapius by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Aesculapius:

Bus

Victor Hugo • Lines: 120F, 150F, 160, 490, 495, 61, 89, C3, n1, n25 (4 min walk)
Del Fiocco/Valle Giulia • Lines: 160, 490, 495, 61, 89, C3, n1, n25 (4 min walk)

Tram

Galleria Arte Moderna • Lines: 19, 3 (4 min walk)
Valle Giulia • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)

Metro

Flaminio • Lines: A (9 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (15 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (10 min walk)
Euclide • Lines: Fc3 (21 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (22 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (31 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (24 min walk)
Porta Pia • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (37 min walk)