Torre delle Milizie
Tower Medieval defense tower rising beside Rome's Trajan Forum
A medieval brick tower beside Trajan’s Column in Rome, Torre delle Milizie offers visitors a reminder of the city’s high-medieval skyline and close views of Imperial-era ruins.
Torre delle Milizie is a medieval fortified tower in central Rome, Lazio, located close to Trajan’s Market and the Imperial Fora. It is one of Rome’s best-preserved medieval towers and a prominent feature of the area’s skyline.
The tower dates to the medieval period, commonly attributed to the 13th century, and formed part of the defensive and residential fabric of medieval Rome. Over centuries it has remained a conspicuous remnant of Rome’s medieval topography.
The tower sits immediately adjacent to Trajan’s Market and the Imperial Fora in central Rome, within the dense archaeological and historic centre of the city. It is easily reached on foot from the Colosseum and other central sites.
- Best viewpoint: Sited beside Trajan's Market and the Imperial Fora, the tower is best viewed from the south side of Trajan's Forum where its full height and medieval form are clear
How to Get to Torre delle Milizie #
The tower stands in central Rome near the Imperial Forums and Trajan’s Market. It is reachable on foot from Rome’s Colosseum (about a 10-15 minute walk) or by multiple bus lines that stop along Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Tips for Visiting Torre delle Milizie #
- Enter the archaeological area around Trajan's Market from Via IV Novembre to see the tower's massive base.
- Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens-its vertical lines and sudden lean are dramatic up close.
- Combine the visit with the nearby Roman Forum and Trajan's Column for a concentrated dose of Imperial Rome.
Best Time to Visit Torre delle Milizie #
Spring and autumn are ideal for exploring Rome's layered monuments; summer can be hot and crowded around the Forum and nearby towers.
Weather & Climate near Torre delle Milizie #
Torre delle Milizie'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 (705 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 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 (58 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 (57 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 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 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 (88 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 96 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 (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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