Porta Capena (Rome) Essential Tips and Information (2024)

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Porta Capena was a gate in the Servian Wall in Rome, Italy. The gate was located in the area of Piazza di Porta Capena, where the Caelian, Palatine and Aventine hills meet. Probably its exact position was between the entrance of Via di Valle delle Camene and the beginning of Via delle Terme di Caracalla, facing the curved side of the Circus Maximus. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'2"N, 12°29'26"E

Local time: 00:00

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Getting there by public transportation

Public transportation stops near this location

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  • Ferry
  • Porta Capena (Rome) Essential Tips and Information (6)Metro

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    Terme Caracalla/Porta Capena 2 min walk

    Lines 118628

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    Cerchi/Porta Capena 4 min walk

    Lines 6288587C3

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    Circo Massimo 4 min walk

    Lines 1181605162867375 818587C3 n10 n11 n2 n2;nMB

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    Baccelli 6 min walk

    Lines 160

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Porta Capena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Domus Augustana, Terme di Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Museo Palatino.

  • ~1770 ftNW

    Palace

    Domus Augustana, Rome

    9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Domus Augustana is a historical landmark that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture and the opulent lifestyle of its imperial residents. This palatial complex, once the luxurious residence of Roman emperors...

  • ~1790 ftSE

    Ruins of a vast Roman bath complex

    Terme di Caracalla, Rome

    9 min walk • Steeped in ancient grandeur, the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, Italy, are a testament to the Roman Empire's architectural prowess and its citizens' luxurious lifestyle. These extensive ruins were once among the most magnificent public baths in the ancient world...

  • ~1490 ftNW

    Stone arena for vast Roman assemblies

    Circus Maximus, Rome

    8 min walk • The Circus Maximus is a vast, ancient chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy. Once the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, it could accommodate over 150,000 spectators.

  • ~1910 ftNW

    Museum

    Museo Palatino, Rome

    10 min walk • The Museo Palatino, nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, is a treasure trove for those fascinated by ancient history and archaeology. Situated on the Palatine Hill, one of the most ancient parts of the city, the museum offers an in-depth look into the lives of Rome's...

  • ~1860 ftN

    Baroque architecture, Church, Lookout

    San Bonaventura al Palatino, Rome

    9 min walk • The Church of San Bonaventura al Palatino is a small 17th century church building in Rome built on Via Marco Colidio the Palatine Hill.

  • ~1270 ftS

    Church, Sacred and religious sites

    Santa Balbina, Rome

    7 min walk • Santa Balbina is a Roman Catholic basilica church in located in the Aventine rione, adjacent to the Baths of Caracalla in Rome.

  • ~1040 ftNE

    Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites

    Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome

    6 min walk • The Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill is an ancient basilica church in Rome, located on the Caelian Hill. It was originally built in 398. It is home to the Passionists and is the burial place of St. Paul of the Cross. Additionally, it is the station church of the first Friday in Lent.

  • 0.5 miNE

    Shopping, Shopping district

    Gay Street, Rome

    13 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.

  • ~580 ftN

    Baroque architecture, Church, Giovanni Battista Soria

    San Gregorio Magno al Celio, Rome

    3 min walk • San Gregorio Magno al Celio, also known as San Gregorio al Celio or simply San Gregorio, is a church in Rome, Italy, which is part of a monastery of monks of the Camaldolese branch of the Benedictine Order.

  • ~1710 ftE

    Church, Sacred and religious sites, Ruins

    Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome

    9 min walk • The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill is an ancient basilica and titular church in Rome, Italy.

  • ~770 ftSW

    Palace

    Palazzo FAO, Rome

    4 min walk • The FAO Building is the international headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization, located in the San Saba rione of Rome, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Capena?

Nearby attractions include San Gregorio Magno al Celio, Rome (3 min walk), Palazzo FAO, Rome (4 min walk), David Lubin Memorial Library, Rome (5 min walk), Clivus Scauri, Rome (5 min walk).

How to get to Porta Capena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Capena:

Bus

  • Terme Caracalla/Porta Capena • Lines: 118, 628 (2 min walk)
  • Cerchi/Porta Capena • Lines: 628, 85, 87, C3 (4 min walk)

Metro

  • Circo Massimo • Lines: B (4 min walk)
  • Colosseo • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Tram

  • Aventino/Circo Massimo • Lines: 3, 8 (4 min walk)
  • Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (7 min walk)

Light rail

  • Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (19 min walk)
  • Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (32 min walk)

Ferry

  • Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (23 min walk)

Train

  • Roma Termini (34 min walk)
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