Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy

Places to visit near Colonna

Colonna is a town in Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy, home to about 3,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 139 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 10 museums and 8 parks. The must-see places are Tusculum (7 km), Barco Borghese (7 km) and Villa Mondragone (7 km).

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Colonna, Lazio
Colonna, Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Colonna at a glance

Location
Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy
Population
about 3,620
Coordinates
41.8345° N, 12.7549° E
Places within 50 km
229 (229 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Colonna

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Colonna: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Colonna

139 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colonna. The closest is Tusculum (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Colonna

57 churches within 100 km of Colonna. The closest is Cattedrale San Pietro Apostolo (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Colonna

10 museums within 100 km of Colonna. The closest is Scuderie Aldobrandini (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Colonna

8 parks within 100 km of Colonna. The closest is Villa Mondragone (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colonna

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colonna. The closest is Orto Botanico Univ. Tor Vergata (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colonna

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colonna. The closest is Mount Algidus (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Colonna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colonna
  2. 7 km Tusculum · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  3. 2 km Villa Tuscolana · park, Roma Capitale
  4. 1 km Villa Falconieri · park, Roma Capitale
  5. 1 km Villa Mondragone · park, Roma Capitale
  6. 1 km Barco Borghese · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  7. 7 km Back to Colonna

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How to reach Colonna

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    Within 15 km of Colonna

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colonna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage139139Tusculum (7 km)
    Churches5757Cattedrale San Pietro Apostolo (9 km)
    Museums1010Scuderie Aldobrandini (9 km)
    Parks88Villa Mondragone (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Orto Botanico Univ. Tor Vergata (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Mount Algidus (15 km)
    Caves11Monastero Esarchico di Santa Maria di Grottaferrata (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Canopo (15 km)
    Waterfalls11Aniene Falls in Villa Gregoriana (19 km)
    Beaches & coast11Capo di Bove (24 km)
    Other attractions11Catacombe di San Sebastiano (25 km)

    Colonna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colonna?

    Tusculum (heritage site, about 7 km), Barco Borghese (heritage site, about 7 km), Villa Mondragone (park, about 7 km), Villa Falconieri (park, about 8 km), Villa Tuscolana (park, about 8 km), Santuario di Giunone Gabina (heritage site, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colonna?

    229 places on Spotwander: 139 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 10 museums, 8 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colonna?

    Tusculum, about 7 km by road; Barco Borghese (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Colonna?

    Cattedrale San Pietro Apostolo, about 9 km by road; Santa Maria di Capo Croce (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Colonna?

    Scuderie Aldobrandini, about 9 km by road; Museo Nazionale Archeologico Prenestino (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colonna?

    Start in Colonna, visit Tusculum, then Villa Tuscolana, then Villa Falconieri, then Villa Mondragone, then Barco Borghese, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colonna?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Colonna

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Colonna’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Colonna on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.