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St Peter's Basilica
Largest church in the world in Vatican City, a Renaissance masterpiece crowned by Michelangelo's iconic dome.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Ara Nova
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Ara Nova
Ara Nova works well as a base: 10 minutes from Maccarese, 19km from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Ara Nova is in Lazio, Italy, with about 6,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Maccarese, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ara Nova?
Within an hour or so of Ara Nova: St Peter's Basilica (18 km), Sistine Chapel (18 km), Vatican Museums (18 km), Castel Sant'Angelo (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Ara Nova?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way and Campo Imperatore.
Where is Ara Nova?
Ara Nova is in Lazio, Italy, about 6 km from Maccarese.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,158
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.9330, 12.2398
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 Ara Nova
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Sistine Chapel
Chapel in the Apostolic Palace famous for Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgement.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of galleries culminating in the Sistine Chapel, containing one of the world's most important art collections.
18 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Castel Sant'Angelo
A towering cylindrical fortress on the banks of the Tiber in Rome, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian.
19 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
Ostia Antica
The remarkably well-preserved harbor city of ancient Rome, featuring apartment blocks, baths, theaters, and commercial buildings that reveal Roman urban life.
20 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.
20 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Ara Nova
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 25 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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