What's Castro Pretorio like?
Castro Pretorio is notable for its historical sites. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its museums. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Baths of Diocletian and Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There's plenty more to see, including National Roman Museum and Piazza della Repubblica.
How to get to Castro Pretorio
Flying to:
- Ciampino Airport (CIA), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Castro Pretorio
- Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.), 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Castro Pretorio
Getting to Castro Pretorio on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Termini Tram Stop
- Repubblica - Opera House Station
- Castro Pretorio Station
Things to see and do in and around Castro Pretorio
What to see in Castro Pretorio
- Baths of Diocletian
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Via Marsala
- Via XX Settembre
Things to do in Castro Pretorio
- National Roman Museum
- Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
- Octagonal Hall (Aula Ottagona)
- National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian
- Giara di Gesturi
Other popular Castro Pretorio attractions
- Quirinale
- Via Nazionale
- Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura
- St Paul's Within the Walls