famous road
Appian Way
One of the earliest and most important Roman roads, stretching from Rome to Brindisi and still lined with ancient tombs and ruins.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Rocca di Papa
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Rocca di Papa
Rocca di Papa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Marino, 18km from Appian Way.
Rocca di Papa is in Lazio, Italy, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Marino, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rocca di Papa?
Within an hour or so of Rocca di Papa: Appian Way (18 km), Hadrian's Villa (21 km), Colosseum (22 km), Colosseum, Rome (Gladiator) (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Rocca di Papa?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way, Campo Imperatore and Pescara Circuit.
Where is Rocca di Papa?
Rocca di Papa is in Lazio, Italy, about 4 km from Marino.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,036
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.7658, 12.7019
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 Rocca di Papa
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Hadrian's Villa
The vast ruined country retreat of Emperor Hadrian, a sprawling complex of pools, baths and pavilions.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
22 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Ducati Caffè Rome
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Villa d'Este (Tivoli)
A Renaissance cardinal's villa near Rome with one of the finest Italian gardens, featuring hundreds of elaborate fountains and water features.
23 km · about 25 min 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.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Rocca di Papa
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 18 kmAppian 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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