museum
Galleria Borghese
An intimate villa museum with breathtaking Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Castro Pretorio
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Castro Pretorio
Castro Pretorio works well as a base: 2km from Pantheon.
Castro Pretorio is in Lazio, Italy, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here.
Castro Pretorio is the 18th rione of Rome, Italy, identified by the initials R. XVIII, and it is located within the Municipio I. The rione takes its name by the ruins of the Castrum Praetorium, the barracks of the Praetorian Guard, included in the Aurelian Walls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Castro Pretorio?
Within an hour or so of Castro Pretorio: Galleria Borghese (1 km), Pantheon (2 km), Roman Forum (2 km), Ducati Caffè Rome (2 km).
Are there any good drives near Castro Pretorio?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way, Campo Imperatore and Pescara Circuit.
Where is Castro Pretorio?
Castro Pretorio is in Lazio, Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,228
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.9069, 12.5038
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Castro Pretorio
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Pantheon
A perfectly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its iconic oculus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of the political and social heart of ancient Rome, once the center of the most powerful empire in the Western world.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
Ducati Caffè Rome
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Trevi Fountain
Rome's largest and most famous baroque fountain where visitors toss coins to ensure their return to the Eternal City.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Spanish Steps
A monumental stairway of 135 steps in the heart of Rome connecting Piazza di Spagna to the Trinita dei Monti church.
2 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Colosseum, Rome (Gladiator)
The real arena that the film's digital Colosseum was modelled on; the visible substructures show the gladiatorial machinery.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Castro Pretorio
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAppian WayOne of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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