When is the best time to visit Porta Maggiore?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
19° · Mostly clear nowThings to do in Rome
SightSan Lorenzo
Porta Maggiore
- 4.35.6k reviews
- Free
Double-arched Roman aqueduct gateway incorporated into the Aurelian Walls, beside the ancient tomb of the baker Eurysaces.
Quick answers
Porta Maggiore in short
Is Porta Maggiore indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Porta Maggiore good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Porta Maggiore cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Porta Maggiore?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Porta Maggiore?
About 15 minutes.
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Where is Porta Maggiore?
Piazza di Porta Maggiore, 00182 Roma RM.
Is Porta Maggiore wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 12:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
19°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 18°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 1pm
19° - 2pm20°
- 3pm20°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Porta Maggiore
- 2 La Pecora Pazza · 2 min
- 3 Il Tempio di Minerva · 8 min
- 4 Giufà Library Coffee · 9 min
- 5 Hang Zhou da Sonia · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 5.6k reviews
Known for
- Roman aqueducts
- Aurelian Walls
- Travertine arches
- Baker's tomb
What people say
- Worth knowing:
- Recurring concerns about decay and upkeep.
Around San Lorenzo
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowLa Pecora PazzaRoman · 2 min walk
Good nowIl Tempio di MinervaRoman · 8 min walk
Giufà Library CoffeeCafé · 9 min walk
Good nowHang Zhou da SoniaChinese · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 2 pm.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesUntil 2 pm