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.
Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio at a Glance#
Address: Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio, Via S. Giovanni e Paolo, Rome, Italy
Hours: Generally open mornings and afternoons; hours vary with services
Admission: Free (donations appreciated)
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.
Best Time to Visit Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | 4° - 13° | 8° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 15 mm | clear | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 33 mm | clear | 55% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 65 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 89 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
