Park of the Caffarella, Rome

Name: Park of the Caffarella
Address: Rome, Italy

#168 among attractions in Rome

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The Caffarella Park is a large park in Rome, Italy, protected from development. It is part of the Parco Regionale Appia Antica. The park is contained in the Caffarella Valley and is bordered on its northern side by the Via Latina and on its southern by the Appian Way. It stretches from the main Rome-Pisa railroad tracks near the Aurelian Wall at its western edge to the Via dell'Almone to the east. It contains several sites of archaeological interest, as well as a working farm, and has considerable ecological value, with 78 species of birds and fauna. The Catacombs of Rome and Colli Albani are nearby. ()

Local name: Valle della Caffarella Elevation: 75 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°51'48"N, 12°31'8"E

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Park of the Caffarella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa of Maxentius, Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Porta San Sebastiano, Catacombs of Rome.

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Museum, Ancient Roman architecture
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Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Rome
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Museum, Ruins, Historical place
Porta San Sebastiano, Rome
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0.4 miSW
Catacombs
Catacombs of Rome, Rome
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Ancient Roman burial tunnels and crypts
Catacombe di San Callisto, Rome
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Baroque architecture, Catacombs, Historical place
Catacombe di San Sebastiano, Rome
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0.8 miW
Baroque architecture, Church, Historical place
Santa Maria in Palmis, Rome
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0.6 miS
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Sebastiano fuori le mura, Rome
15 min walk • San Sebastiano fuori le mura, or San Sebastiano ad Catacumbas, is a Minor basilica in Rome, central Italy. Up to the Great Jubilee of 2000, San Sebastiano was one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, and many pilgrims still favor the traditional list.
1.3 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Giovanni a Porta Latina, Rome
34 min walk • San Giovanni a Porta Latina is a Basilica church in Rome, Italy, near the Porta Latina of the Aurelian Wall.
1 miNE
Church
Basilica di Santa Maria Ausiliatrice, Rome
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Vernacular architecture, Specialty museum, Museum
Villa di Massenzio, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Park of the Caffarella?

Nearby attractions include Sant'Urbano alla Caffarella, Rome (11 min walk), Catacombs of Rome, Rome (11 min walk), Vigna Randanini, Rome (12 min walk), Hypogeum of Vibia, Rome (12 min walk).

How to get to Park of the Caffarella by public transport?

The nearest stations to Park of the Caffarella:

Bus

Appia Pignatelli/Appia Antica • Lines: 118 (11 min walk)
Caffarelletta • Lines: 628, 665 (11 min walk)

Metro

Colli Albani • Lines: A (19 min walk)
Furio Camillo • Lines: A (22 min walk)

Train

Roma Tuscolana (29 min walk)