Tomb of the Julii, Rome

#454 among attractions in Rome

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The popularly named "Tomb of the Julii" survives in the Vatican Necropolis beneath St. Peter's Basilica. The serendipitous discovery near the crypt has a vaulted ceiling bearing a mosaic depicting Helios with an aureole riding in his chariot, within a framing of rinceaux of vine leaves. The mosaic is dated to the late 3rd century to early 4th century. Other mosaics in this tomb depicting Jonah and the whale, the good shepherd carrying a lamb, and fishermen have encouraged its interpretation as a Christian tomb. ()

Coordinates: 41°54'8"N, 12°27'12"E

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Stato della Città del VaticanoRome Italy

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Tomb of the Julii – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borgia Apartments, St. Peter's Basilica, Apostolic Palace, Sistine Chapel.

~710 ftE
Palace
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World’s largest basilica of Christianity
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Pope's official residence in Vatican
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~380 ftNE
Michelangelo's iconic painted ceiling
Sistine Chapel, Rome
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~100 ftE
Baroque architecture, Cemetery, History museum
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~400 ftE
Church, Vernacular architecture
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~750 ftN
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~970 ftNE
Palace
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~810 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
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~560 ftSE
Church, Monuments and statues
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~650 ftE
Memorial
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Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of the Julii?

Nearby attractions include Saint Peter's tomb, Rome (1 min walk), Papal tombs in old St. Peter's Basilica, Rome (1 min walk), Vatican Necropolis, Rome (1 min walk), Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of the Julii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of the Julii:

Train

Vatican City (4 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (11 min walk)

Bus

Aurelia/Bonifacio VIII • Lines: 34, 46, n5 (5 min walk)
Cavalleggeri/Gregorio VII • Lines: 190F, 34, 881, 916, 916F, 98, 982, n15, n20 (5 min walk)

Tram

Risorgimento/S. Pietro • Lines: 19 (10 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: 19 (15 min walk)

Metro

Cipro • Lines: A (12 min walk)
Ottaviano • Lines: A (15 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (20 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (28 min walk)