Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani
Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani is a square in Vatican. Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani is situated nearby to the church Saint Peter’s Basilica, as well as near St. Peter’s Square.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saint Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square.
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.
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 130 metres northeast of Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani.
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 150 metres north of Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Rome and Trastevere.
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.
Capitoline Hill
Locality
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The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn. Capitoline Hill is situated 2½ km southeast of Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani.
Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani
- Type: Square
- Location: Vatican, Rome, Metropolitan Rome, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
41.90161° or 41° 54′ 6″ northLongitude
12.45439° or 12° 27′ 16″ eastElevation
60 metres (197 feet)Open location code
8FHJWF23+JQGeoNames ID
12214132
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In Other Languages
“Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Piazza dei Protomartiri Romani”
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