Umbilicus Urbis

Umbilicus Urbis, Rome (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Umbilicus Urbis© Karlheinz Meyer · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Umbilicus Urbis

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Umbilicus Urbis is a sight (Historic sites) in Rome, in the Roma I district. The address is Parco archeologico del Colosseo, 00186 Rome. Up-to-date information is available on its own website. Just around the corner: Ala Fori Imperiali (museum, 128 m) and Hotel Reservation (hotel, 218 m).

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Parco archeologico del Colosseo
00186 Rome, Italy
District: Roma I
Phone: —
Website: sights.seindal.dk
Email: —
Coordinates: 41.89278° N · 12.48461° E
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Identifier: ID 1b65ea61-f9f…

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FAQ about Umbilicus Urbis

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What is the Umbilicus Urbis in Rome?

The Umbilicus Urbis (in full, Umbilicus Urbis Romae) is a small temple in the Roman Forum in Rome that was considered the "navel of the city." It marked the center of the Roman Empire. The miles of the Roman military roads were counted from here.

What religious significance did the Umbilicus Urbis have?

Besides its role as the center of the city, the Umbilicus Urbis in Rome was also regarded as the Mundus, the point where the world above and the underworld meet. Offerings were made to the gods of the underworld at this spot in the Roman Forum.

Where is the Umbilicus Urbis located?

The Umbilicus Urbis is located in the Roman Forum in the Roma I district of Rome. It is part of the Colosseum Archaeological Park (Parco archeologico del Colosseo). According to travelguide195, Rome has around 2.75 million inhabitants.

What can you see around the Umbilicus Urbis?

Around the Umbilicus Urbis in the Roman Forum in Rome, you'll find numerous other ancient sites just a few meters away. travelguide195 lists the Volcanal (about 12 meters), the Arch of Septimius Severus (about 16 meters), the Rostra (about 21 meters), the Milliarium Aureum (about 29 meters), and the Lapis Niger (about 33 meters), among others. Also very close are the Comitium, the Column of Phocas, the Temple of Saturn, and the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, all within about 50 meters.

Are there restaurants near the Umbilicus Urbis?

Yes, you'll find plenty of dining options around the Umbilicus Urbis in Rome. travelguide195 lists around 115 restaurants within 500 meters of the site in the Roman Forum.

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