Primo meridiano
Primo meridiano is a memorial in Vatican. Primo meridiano is situated nearby to Pontifical Academy of Sciences, as well as near Fountain of the Eagle.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.
St. 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 Basilica is situated 220 metres southeast of Primo meridiano.
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 210 metres southeast of Primo meridiano.
Vatican museum
Museum
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The Vatican Museums are the public museums of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the best-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. Vatican museum is situated 280 metres north of Primo meridiano.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Rome and North Rome.
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.
Primo meridiano
- Type: Memorial
- Wheelchair access: limited
- Category: historic site
- Location: Vatican, Rome, Metropolitan Rome, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
41.90375° or 41° 54′ 14″ northLongitude
12.45215° or 12° 27′ 8″ eastOpen location code
8FHJWF32+GVOpenStreetMap ID
node 5737556361OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorialOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=limited
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In Other Languages
From Czech to French—“Primo meridiano” goes by many names.
- Czech: “Premiér Méridien”
- French: “Premier Méridien”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Fountain of the Eagle.
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