A captivating underground journey through 2,000 years of Roman history.
📍 Location: Via Labicana, 95
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💸 Entrance Fee: €10 for the excavations (church free)
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 40–60 minutes
🔗 Official Site: https://basilicasanclemente.com/eng/
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps
About the Basilica of San Clemente
Why We Love It:
This unique church is a time-traveler’s dream. Dive with your roman guide beneath baroque mosaics to a 4th-century basilica, and even further below to a pagan temple—an incredible highlight that guides in Rome love to showcase.
Roman Guides Insider Tip:
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket—the lower levels can be chilly but are unforgettable!
Local Secret:
Enjoy a cappuccino at Bar San Clemente, right across from the church—popular with guides roma and clergy.
Did You Know?
The lowest level hosts a Mithraic temple—evidence of ancient mystery cults.
The scent of ancient earth gets stronger the deeper you go.
Nearby Recommendations
Colosseum – 8 min walk
Santi Quattro Coronati – Medieval cloister, quiet retreat
Fatamorgana – Gourmet gelato, 7 min walk
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