Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio
Church Historic Roman basilica with medieval frescoes and cloister
Perched on Rome’s Caelian Hill, Santi Giovanni e Paolo combines medieval and Baroque elements; visitors come for its frescoes, chapels and views amid a dense cluster of ancient sites.
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How to Get to Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio #
Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio is on the Caelian Hill, a short walk southeast of the Colosseum. Metro: Colosseo (Line B) with a 10-15 minute walk uphill.
Tips for Visiting Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio #
- Visit after the morning crowds have left the Colosseum area to enjoy a quieter city view from the Celio Hill.
- Look for medieval and Renaissance chapels inside the basilica and the preserved tombs of notable monks.
- Combine the visit with a walk through Parco del Celio for good views and fewer tourists.
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Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio is a basilica on Rome's Caelian Hill with medieval origins and close ties to Rome's ecclesiastical history.
Weather & Climate near Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio #
Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio'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 (59 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 98 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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