Servian Wall Murus Servii Tullii
The Servian Wall is an archaeological site and defensive wall in Rome, Italy. This structure, made of tuff, dates back to the 4th century BC and was used by Ancient Rome. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia, ranking 89th among the country's 125 sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C and rainfall is low, between 23 mm and 29 mm. The wettest month is November, which has about 108 mm of rain over 13 days. In the winter months of December, January, and February, daily highs are around 12 °C and rainfall is between 63 mm and 94 mm. During the spring and autumn, daily highs range from 15 °C in March to 26 °C in September.
The site is located 2 km from Rome. The nearest airport is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, which is 14 km away. Visitors can combine a visit to the wall with nearby sites such as the Baths of Diocletian, 0.3 km away, or Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, 0.4 km away. Other nearby locations include Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria della Vittoria, and San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 64 | 55 | 73 | 52 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 69 | 100 | 108 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
