Piazza della Repubblica is one of Rome’s major squares and is frequented by both locals and visitors. Starting at the piazza, Via Nazionale is a busy street that runs through an area with hotels, shops, and restaurants. Near the piazza is the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma (the opera house), as well as several churches, galleries, and the National Roman Museum - the Baths of Diocletian.
The piazza sits just outside Rome’s historical core where many of the city’s top attractions are found — such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain — so it’s not usually included on walking tours of those sites. However, night tours, Vespa tours, and other activities with motorized transport often stop at Repubblica.
*Piazza della Repubblica was formerly known as Piazza Esedra and is still referred to that way by some locals. *Unlike other squares in Rome’s more pedestrian-friendly areas, Repubblica has a lot of vehicle traffic. *You can find many visitor services near the piazza due to its proximity to Rome’s main train station, Termini.
Take the Metro to the Repubblica station on Line A; alternatively, the Termini train station is a 10-minute walk.
Night is the most popular time for many visitors who wish to admire the fountain and surrounding buildings illuminated after dark.
