Underground Rome
Experience a different side of Rome by exploring its intriguing and lesser-known underground sites. Visit the ancient Mithraeum at Circus Maximus, the Colombarium of Pomponio Hylas, and the Roman houses on Celio Hill, as well as the Basilica of San Clemente and the Catacombs of Domitilla. These hidden gems provide an unique perspective on the city’s rich past, offering a peaceful escape from the vibrant streets above.
The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus
Mithraeum at Circus Maximus’ guided tour (with special opening)
Colombarium of Pomponio Hylas
Guided tour of the Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas, tomb with well preserved frescoes a stone’s throw away from the Appian Way (with special opening)
Roman houses of the Celio Hill
Let’s discover the secrets of Roman Houses, with their well-preserved frescoes, below the St. John and Paul Basilica
Basilica of San Clemente
Basilica of San Clemente: two thousand years of history right next to the Colosseum
Catacumbs of Domitilla
A City Beneath the City: 17 km of Tunnels, an Underground Basilica in One of Rome’s Best-Preserved Catacombs