Sant'Anastasia al Palatino
Church Medieval Roman church located on the Palatine Hill
Near the Palatine Hill, Sant’Anastasia al Palatino sits close to Rome’s archaeological core; visitors combine a look at its medieval fabric with walks through the Forum and surrounding ruins.
How to Get to Sant'Anastasia al Palatino #
Located on the Palatine Hill, Sant’Anastasia al Palatino is reached from the Roman Forum/Palatine entrances. Walk up the Via Sacra from the Forum or enter via the Palatine Hill paths; it’s about a 10-15 minute walk from the Colosseum.
Tips for Visiting Sant'Anastasia al Palatino #
- Enter from the Palatine slope near the Domus Augustana to avoid the biggest rush through the Forum; the church feels intimate compared with the surrounding ruins.
- Look for fresco fragments and graffiti left by pilgrims; the building carried continuous layers of occupation.
- Bring a good guidebook or audio guide-many of the artifacts inside the Palatine area relate directly to the church's interior.
Best Time to Visit Sant'Anastasia al Palatino #
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; early mornings avoid the tour-bus crush.
Weather & Climate near Sant'Anastasia al Palatino #
Sant'Anastasia al Palatino's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (713 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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