Documento senza titolo

GUIDED TOUR OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA

“VICUS CAPRARIUS- THE CITY OF WATER”

Everybody knows the famous Trevi fountain, but probably nobody knows the underground ways that reach out under the Trevi quarter. The archaeological site of Vicus Caprarius belongs to this whole of ancient remains. It is a complex building that was discovered during the renovation works of the ex Cinema Trevi and that containing an ancient domus and the castellum acquae of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct.
Going back in time it will be possible understand the stratification of Rome and see the archaeological finds that are the trace of the big event of ancient Rome: Nero’s fire, the creation of Aqua Virgo aqueduct, the sack of Alarico and the siege of Goths.

Address: Rome, Vicolo del puttarello 25 (near Trevi fountain)

SPECIAL OFFER
Private guided tour: 50,00
Guided nightly tour: 60,00

NB: the fares are all taxes included, but they do not include the tickets of archaeological area.

GUIDED TOUR OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

“MITHRAEUM AT CIRCUS MAXIMUS”

The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus was discovered in 1930 during the renovation works to turn the ex Pastificio Pantanella in a storage for the Opera Theatre. An ancient building, dated II century A.D., was discovered in a good state of conservation and characterized by a rich marble decoration.
During the III century A.D., the ground floor of this ancient building was modified and converted into a Mithraeum, the place of worship of the god Mithra. A big bas-relief representing the god was here discovered and now located in the central part of sanctuary.

Address: Rome, Mouth of Truth Square 16/a, (near the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin)

SPECIAL OFFER:
Private guided tour (from Tuesdays to Saturdays): 50,00

NB: the fares are all taxes included, but they do not include the tickets of archaeological sites or museums.

HOME