Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy

Places to visit near Rome

Rome is a city in Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy, home to about 2,318,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 110 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 19 museums and 6 parks. The must-see places are Hypogeum of the Aurelii (1 km), Sepolcri Repubblicani di Via Statilia (1 km) and Tempio di Minerva Medica (1 km).

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Rome at a glance

Location
Roma Capitale district, Lazio, Italy
Population
about 2,318,895
Coordinates
41.8919° N, 12.5113° E
Places within 50 km
184 (184 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rome

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rome: 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 Rome

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rome. The closest is Hypogeum of the Aurelii (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rome

38 churches within 100 km of Rome. The closest is Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rome

19 museums within 100 km of Rome. The closest is Museo Nazionale Degli Strumenti Musicali (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rome

6 parks within 100 km of Rome. The closest is Villa Celimontana (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rome

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rome. The closest is Aventine Hill (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Aventine Hill · viewpoint · Roma Capitale · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Pincio · viewpoint · Roma Capitale · ~4 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rome

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

  1. Start in Rome
  2. 1 km Hypogeum of the Aurelii · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  3. 1 km Tempio di Minerva Medica · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  4. 1 km Porta Maggiore · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  5. 1 km Aqua Neroniana · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  6. 1 km Sepolcri Repubblicani di Via Statilia · heritage site, Roma Capitale
  7. 0 km Back to Rome

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How to reach Rome

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    Within 15 km of Rome

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rome by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage110110Hypogeum of the Aurelii (1 km)
    Churches3838Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore (1 km)
    Museums1919Museo Nazionale Degli Strumenti Musicali (1 km)
    Parks66Villa Celimontana (2 km)
    Other attractions66Forum of Trajan (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Aventine Hill (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Caelian Hill (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Tiber Island (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11La Fontana del Nettuno (5 km)

    Rome: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rome?

    Hypogeum of the Aurelii (heritage site, about 1 km), Sepolcri Repubblicani di Via Statilia (heritage site, about 1 km), Tempio di Minerva Medica (heritage site, about 1 km), Aqua Neroniana (heritage site, about 1 km), Porta Maggiore (heritage site, about 1 km), Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore (church, about 1 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 110 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 19 museums, 6 parks, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rome?

    Hypogeum of the Aurelii, about 1 km by road; Sepolcri Repubblicani di Via Statilia (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rome?

    Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore, about 1 km by road; Porta San Lorenzo (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rome?

    Museo Nazionale Degli Strumenti Musicali, about 1 km by road; Museo Storico della Fisica Enrico Fermi (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rome?

    Start in Rome, visit Hypogeum of the Aurelii, then Tempio di Minerva Medica, then Porta Maggiore, then Aqua Neroniana, then Sepolcri Repubblicani di Via Statilia, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rome?

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

    Towns near Rome

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rome’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.