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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Tor Tre Teste
Lazio, Italy · Europe
About Tor Tre Teste
Tor Tre Teste works well as a base: 10 minutes from Giardinetti-Tor Vergata, 6km from Appian Way.
Tor Tre Teste is in Lazio, Italy, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Giardinetti-Tor Vergata, about 4 km away.
Tor Tre Teste is a district of Rome, Italy, outside the Aurelian Walls. It is located in Municipio V along Via Praenestina. It has a population of 12,176.
The area was part of the Roman countryside until the middle of the 20th century. Tor Tre Teste means "three heads' tower" and was named after a Roman funeraryRead more
relief. One of the deceased is a veiled woman. The relief was walled into a tower built in the 12th century and belonging to the Lateran Basilica. Later the tower was incorporated into a small church.
This part of the Roman Campagna was built up rapidly in the second half of the 20th century. Important Roman archaeological remains were destroyed during the process. The modern district is mainly suburban sprawl, a blend of undistinguished housing developments and industrial estates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tor Tre Teste?
Within an hour or so of Tor Tre Teste: Appian Way (6 km), Roman Forum (8 km), Colosseum (8 km), Galleria Borghese (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Tor Tre Teste?
The nearest famous roads are Appian Way, Campo Imperatore and Pescara Circuit.
Where is Tor Tre Teste?
Tor Tre Teste is in Lazio, Italy, about 4 km from Giardinetti-Tor Vergata.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,417
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.8823, 12.5852
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 Tor Tre Teste
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre built in 80 AD that once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.
8 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Galleria Borghese
An intimate villa museum with breathtaking Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Ducati Caffè Rome
A brand experience cafe in central Rome where Italian motorcycle heritage meets espresso culture on Via Tomacelli.
9 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Tor Tre Teste
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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