former Circus of Nero
former Circus of Nero is an archaeological site in Municipio Roma XIV, Rome, Lazio. former Circus of Nero is situated nearby to the church Saint Peter’s Basilica, as well as near Sistine Chapel.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saint Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Church
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The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
Sistine Chapel
Church
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The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Sistine Chapel is situated 160 metres north of former Circus of Nero.
St. Peter’s Square
Square
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St. Peter's Square is a large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave in Rome, directly west of the neighborhood of Borgo. St. Peter’s Square is situated 160 metres northeast of former Circus of Nero.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vatican and Old Rome.
Vatican
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Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries.
Old Rome
Old Rome is the historic medieval and renaissance center of Rome. While the oldest section of Rome is at the Forum, and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, Old Rome remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.
Trastevere
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Trastevere is a district in Rome. The district's name derives from the Latin words "Trans Tiberem": beyond the Tiber river. Today Trastevere is one of the centers of Roman night life; rich in pubs, restaurants, clubs.
former Circus of Nero
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Municipio Roma XIV, Rome, Metropolitan Rome, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
41.90158° or 41° 54′ 6″ northLongitude
12.45391° or 12° 27′ 14″ eastElevation
60 metres (197 feet)Open location code
8FHJWF23+JHGeoNames ID
12047897
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