Mausoleum of Maxentius

The Mausoleum of Maxentius was part of a large complex on the in that included a palace and a , constructed by the Emperor Maxentius.
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: tomb from the 4th century Rome, Italy
  • Also known as: Mausoleo di Romolo” and “Mausoleum of Romulus
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include San Sebastiano fuori le mura and Catacombs of San Sebastiano.

Church
, or San Sebastiano ad Catacumbas, is a minor basilica in , . Up to the Great Jubilee of 2000, San Sebastiano was one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, and many pilgrims still favour the traditional list. is situated 240 metres west of Mausoleum of Maxentius.

The are a hypogeum cemetery in , Italy, rising along , in the Ardeatino Quarter. It is one of the very few Christian burial places that has always been accessible. is situated 240 metres west of Mausoleum of Maxentius.

Ruins
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The is an imperial villa in Rome, built by the Roman emperor Maxentius. The complex is located between the second and third miles of the ancient , and consists of three main buildings: the palace, the and the dynastic mausoleum, designed in an inseparable architectural unit to honor Maxentius. is situated 130 metres northeast of Mausoleum of Maxentius.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include South Rome and Garbatella.

The South of includes the historic Appian Way and nearby catacombs, as well as important tourist attractions in EUR, and San Paolo.

Quarter
is an urban zone of Rome. It belongs to the Municipio VIII of Rome comune, Italy, in the quarter of Rome. Its population counts nearly 45,000. is situated 2½ km west of Mausoleum of Maxentius.

Neighborhood
is an urban zone of Municipio VII of , Italy. It was located in the south-eastern area of the city. As of 2010 it had a population of 11,052 people. is situated 2½ km southeast of Mausoleum of Maxentius.

Mausoleum of Maxentius

Latitude
41.85512° or 41° 51′ 18″ north
Longitude
12.51844° or 12° 31′ 6″ east
Elevation
38 metres (125 feet)
Open location code
8FHJVG49+29
Open­Street­Map ID
way 51706579
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­tomb
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Geo­Names ID
8015040
Wiki­data ID
Q22919904
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