Via Merulana, Rome

Name: Via Merulana
Address: Rome, Italy

#716 among attractions in Rome

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Via Merulana is a street in the Rione Monti of Rome, Italy. It is south of the main train station of Rome, near the Oppian Hill. The street connects two major papal basilicas: the Santa Maria Maggiore to the St John Lateran. The name derives from family that owned the land during the medieval period. The present street was initiated by Pope Gregory XIII in the late 16th century and finished not long after by Pope Sixtus V. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'24"N, 12°30'12"E

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Via Merulana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Major basilica, Lateran Palace, Museum of the Liberation of Rome.

~1660 ftSE
, Baroque architecture, Church
Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome
9 min walk • The Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, standing majestically in the heart of Rome, Italy, is not only the oldest church in the Western world but also holds the unique title of being the Cathedral of Rome and the ecumenical mother church of Roman Catholic faithful.
~1700 ftSE
Church
Major basilica, Rome
9 min walk • Rome, the eternal city, is home to some of the most awe-inspiring religious architecture in the world, and among its treasures are the four major basilicas, which are paramount to the Catholic Church. These basilicas hold a rank above all other churches due to their...
~1410 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Lateran Palace, Rome
7 min walk • The Lateran Palace, an ancient edifice with a storied past, stands proudly in the heart of Rome, Italy. As the former papal residence, this palace has been a central figure in the religious and political history of the city.
~970 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the Liberation of Rome, Rome
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Museum of the Liberation of Rome (Museo storico della Liberazione - Roma) stands as a solemn testament to the city's turbulent history during World War II. Located on Via Tasso, this museum is housed in a building that once served as...
~1520 ftW
Medieval church on pagan and Roman ruins
San Clemente, Rome
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano stands as a remarkable testament to the city's layered history. This minor basilica, lesser-known than some of Rome's grander churches, is a treasure trove for those interested in...
~1420 ftSE
Ancient holy steps within a sanctuary
Scala Santa, Rome
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Scala Santa, or Holy Stairs, is a sanctuary of profound religious significance and a magnet for pilgrims and tourists alike. According to tradition, these are the steps that Jesus ascended during his Passion, on his way to face trial...
~1990 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Gay Street, Rome
10 min walk • The Gay Street is an area in Rome, Italy designated as a gay- and lesbian-friendly neighborhood. A 300-metre shopping and bar area in the center of the city on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, a street leading to the east flank of the Colosseum, it was formally designated in 2007.
~1060 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, Rome
6 min walk • Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo is a Catholic church in Rome, in the Rione Monti, on Via Santo Stefano Rotondo.
~1450 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Lateran Baptistery, Rome
8 min walk • The domed octagonal Lateran Baptistery stands somewhat apart from the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome, to which it has become joined by later construction.
~1560 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome
8 min walk • Santi Quattro Coronati is an ancient basilica in Rome, Italy. The church dates back to the 4th century, and is devoted to four anonymous saints and martyrs.
~1980 ftW
Park, Ruins
Parco del Colle Oppio, Rome
10 min walk • The Oppian Hill is the southern spur of the Esquiline Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Italy. It is separated from the Cispius on the north by the valley of the Suburra, and from the Caelian Hill on the south by the valley of the Colosseum.

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Which popular attractions are close to Via Merulana?

Nearby attractions include Santi Marcellino e Pietro al Laterano, Rome (2 min walk), Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana, Rome (3 min walk), Museum of the Liberation of Rome, Rome (5 min walk), Santi Andrea e Bartolomeo, Rome (6 min walk).

How to get to Via Merulana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Via Merulana:

Bus

Merulana/Labicana • Lines: 16, 714, 717, 75, C3 (1 min walk)
Manzoni/Merulana • Lines: n11 (2 min walk)

Tram

Manzoni/Merulana • Lines: 3, 8 (2 min walk)
Manzoni • Lines: 3, 8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Manzoni • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Vittorio Emanuele • Lines: A (9 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (13 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (19 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (19 min walk)
Roma Tuscolana (33 min walk)

Trolleybus

Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)
XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (30 min walk)