Papito Tower

Papito Tower is a tower in , , . Papito Tower is situated nearby to , as well as near the archaeological site .
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  • Type: Tower
  • Description: a Medieval tower in Rome’s Largo Argentina
  • Also known as: Torre del Papito

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Largo di Torre Argentina and Teatro Argentina.

is a large open space in , , with four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre. It is in the ancient Campus Martius.

Theater building
The is an opera house and theatre located in , a square in , . One of the oldest theatres in Rome, it was constructed in 1731 and inaugurated on 31 January 1732 with Berenice by Domenico Sarro. is situated 120 metres northwest of Papito Tower.

Archaeological site
The was one of several named meeting halls from Republican Rome of historic significance. A curia was a designated structure for meetings of the senate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Capitoline Hill and Old Rome.

Locality
The Capitolium or , between the 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.

is the historic medieval and renaissance center of . While the oldest section of Rome is at the , and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.

is a district in . The district's name derives from the Latin words "Trans Tiberem": beyond the Tiber river. Today is one of the centers of Roman night life; rich in pubs, restaurants, clubs.

Papito Tower

Latitude
41.89499° or 41° 53′ 42″ north
Longitude
12.47721° or 12° 28′ 38″ east
Height
18 metres (57 feet)
Open location code
8FHJVFVG+XV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 125566970
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­tower
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Wiki­data ID
Q60840978
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Turkish—“Papito Tower” goes by many names.
  • French: Torre del Papito
  • Italian: torre dei Boccamazza
  • Italian: Torre del Papito
  • Turkish: Papito Kulesi
  • Turkish: Torre del Papito

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Temple D and Temple C.

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