Place to visit
Tarpeian Rock, Italy: what it is and when to go
Tarpeian Rock is a steep cliff and execution site in Ancient Rome (Rupe Tarpea) in Italy. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Steep cliff and execution site in Ancient Rome · Nature
- Local name
- Rupe Tarpea
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 21 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.89153, 12.48227
What it is and where
Tarpeian Rock is a steep cliff and execution site in Ancient Rome (Rupe Tarpea) in Italy. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Rome, where this site lists 676 more places to see, 714 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.89153, 12.48227; the nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tarpeian Rock is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Santa Maria della ConsolazioneChurch in Rome, Italy72 m
- Sant'OmobonoChurch in Rome111 m
- Sant'Omobono AreaArchaeological site in Rome next to the church of Sant'Omobono, at the junction of via L. Petroselli and il Vico Jugario at the foot of the Campidoglio128 m
- Sant'Eligio dei FerrariChurch building in Rome, Italy132 m
- Capitoline MuseumsMunicipal museum of the city of Rome, Italy156 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Mount Vesuvius: active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
- Mount Etna: active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Adige: river in northern Italy
- Stromboli: island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600)
- Phlegraean Fields: volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tarpeian Rock?
It is a steep cliff and execution site in Ancient Rome (Rupe Tarpea in the local language) in Italy. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tarpeian Rock?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Tarpeian Rock?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Santa Maria della Consolazione, Sant'Omobono, Sant'Omobono Area. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Rome676 places to see in and around Rome, Italy: Vatican City, Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica. Best time: March to June and September to October.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Mount Vesuvius to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitu
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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