Ripley · Filming location
Porta San Sebastiano and the Appian Way
In the story · Rome episodes (the night drive with Freddie's body)
A real filming location. On the night of his second murder Tom drives through this great gate in the ancient city walls onto the Appian Way, the old Roman road, where he leaves the car with the body of Freddie Miles inside. Freddie is Dickie's friend, who had started to suspect Tom.
Where to stay nearby
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Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth the walk.
Villa Celimontana
1.3 km away · 18 min on footA quiet park on the Caelian Hill, with shady paths, an obelisk and fountains.
Archbasilica of St John Lateran
1.4 km away · 19 min on footThe cathedral of Rome, with a huge facade, giant apostle statues and a cloister.
Pyramid of Cestius
1.7 km away · 23 min on footA white marble Roman pyramid tomb built into the city walls by Porta San Paolo.
Where to stand for the photo
From outside the walls on Via Appia Antica, frame the two round towers of the gate with the cobbled road in front.
Getting there
- Address: Via di Porta San Sebastiano 18, 00179 Roma
- Transport
- Bus 118 from the centre, or about 25 minutes on foot from the Baths of Caracalla.
- Opening days
- Closed: Monday You can always see it from outside.Holidays and special closures: check the official website.
- Access
- The gate houses the Museo delle Mura, with its own opening hours. Parts of the Appia Antica are closed to cars on Sundays. Check before you go.
Public sources (3)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Where to eat nearby
Ristorante Montarozzo
190 m away · 3 min on footItalian€€Restaurant on the Via Appia Antica just outside Porta San Sebastiano, the city gate seen in Ripley
Osteria 22quattro
510 m away · 7 min on footItalian€€Neighbourhood osteria open daily for lunch and dinner, a short walk from Porta San Sebastiano seen in Ripley
Da Orazio a Caracalla
690 m away · 9 min on foottrattoria€€Roman and seafood restaurant by Porta Latina, near the Baths of Caracalla where Sylvia dances in La Dolce Vita
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story