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Roma Porta S. Paolo

Name: Roma Porta S. Paolo
Rating: 3.8

3.8 ·

Discover Porta San Paolo, the ancient gateway standing beside the Pyramid of Cestius. Catch the Roma-Lido train to Ostia's beaches here, or simply pause for a glance while exploring the Pyramid and Protestant Cemetery nearby.

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Reasons to go

Sits directly beside the ancient Pyramid of Cestius and a surviving stretch of the Aurelian Walls.
Marks one of the original southern gates of ancient Rome.
Now functions as the departure station for the Roma-Lido train line to Ostia beach.

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Full description

Sitting adjacent to the ancient Pyramid of Cestius and the ruins of the Aurelian Walls, Porta San Paolo marks one of ancient Rome's southern gates, though today the site is best known practically as the departure station for the Roma-Lido train line to the beach town of Ostia. It's a lower-key, functional stop compared to the grander landmarks nearby, more of a transit hub than a destination in its own right.

Travelers pass through mostly on their way to or from the coast rather than to admire the gate itself. It's worth a glance if you're already in the area for the Pyramid or Protestant Cemetery.

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Address

00153 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy · Rome

Website

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

early morning or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Use it mainly as the departure point for the Roma-Lido train to Ostia beach, running roughly every 20 minutes
combine with a visit to the adjacent Pyramid of Cestius and Protestant Cemetery
treat it as a functioning transit station and a stop along the way rather than a dedicated destination.

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Reviews

Simple station right next to metro station Piramide. If you want to go to the sea to Ostia, you should go from this place. The train (metromare) goes every 20 minutes. It is still public transport so if you have 24h roma ticket you don't have to buy a train ticket.

Michal Polák

2/5

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