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Opening days in Rome: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 25 top attractions in Rome with known opening hours, 5 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Monday in Rome
5 closed · 20 open
Closed on Monday
Open on Monday
- Colosseum8:30–16:30
- Vatican Museums8:00–20:00
- St. Peter's Basilica7:00–19:10
- Pantheon9:00–19:00
- Roman Forum9:00–16:30
- Trevi Fountain11:30–22:00Open late
- Piazza NavonaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore7:00–18:30
- Ponte MilvioOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Ponte Sant'AngeloOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Villa Farnesina9:00–13:15
- Underground Basilica di San Clemente9:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Janiculum Hill ViewpointOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Ciclovia Appia AnticaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano7:00–18:30
- Testaccio Market7:00–15:30
- Santa Maria in Trastevere7:30–20:30Open late
- Villa Doria Pamphili Gardens7:00–18:00
- Palatine Hill9:00–16:30
- Michelangelo's Moses at San Pietro in Vincoli7:15–12:20, 15:00–18:50
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 | 8:30–16:30 |
| Vatican Museums | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | ✕ |
| St. Peter's Basilica | 7–19:10 | 7–19:10 | 7–19:10 | 7–19:10 | 7–19:10 | 7–19:10 | 7–19:10 |
| Pantheon | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Roman Forum | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 |
| Trevi Fountain | 11:30–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 11:30–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Piazza Navona | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | ✕ | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 |
| Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 |
| Borghese Gallery | ✕ | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Ponte Milvio | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Ponte Sant'Angelo | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Palazzo Barberini | ✕ | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| Villa Farnesina | 9–13:15 | 9–13:15 | 9–13:15 | 9–13:15 | 9–13:15 | 9–13:15 | ✕ |
| Underground Basilica di San Clemente | 9–12:3014–18 | 9–12:3014–18 | 9–12:3014–18 | 9–12:3014–18 | 9–12:3014–18 | 9–12:3014–18 | 12–18 |
| Janiculum Hill Viewpoint | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Ciclovia Appia Antica | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Cecilia Metella Mausoleum | ✕ | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 |
| Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 | 7–18:30 |
| National Roman Museum | ✕ | 9:30–19 | 9:30–19 | 9:30–19 | 9:30–19 | 9:30–19 | 9:30–19 |
| Testaccio Market | 7–15:30 | 7–15:30 | 7–15:30 | 7–15:30 | 7–15:30 | 7–15:30 | ✕ |
| Santa Maria in Trastevere | 7:30–20:30 | 7:30–20:30 | 7:30–20:30 | 7:30–20:30 | 7:30–20:30 | 7:30–20 | 7:30–20 |
| Villa Doria Pamphili Gardens | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 |
| Palatine Hill | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 |
| Michelangelo's Moses at San Pietro in Vincoli | 7:15–12:2015–18:50 | 7:15–12:2015–18:50 | 7:15–12:2015–18:50 | 7:15–12:2015–18:50 | 7:15–12:2015–18:50 | 7:15–12:2015–18:50 | 9–1215–18:50 |
Open late in Rome
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Trevi FountainOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Piazza NavonaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Ponte MilvioOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Ponte Sant'AngeloOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Janiculum Hill ViewpointOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Ciclovia Appia AnticaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Santa Maria in TrastevereOpen late until 20:30 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Rome closed on Monday?
Some are. 5 of the 25 top sights in Rome with known hours close on Monday: Castel Sant'Angelo, Borghese Gallery, Palazzo Barberini, Cecilia Metella Mausoleum, National Roman Museum. The other 20 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Rome?
On Sunday, 22 of the 25 top sights in Rome are open: Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and 14 more.
Which attractions in Rome are open every day?
17 top sights in Rome are open all seven days: Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Ponte Milvio and 9 more.
Which sights in Rome are open late?
Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Ponte Milvio, Ponte Sant'Angelo, Janiculum Hill Viewpoint, Ciclovia Appia Antica, Santa Maria in Trastevere stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Rome).
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