Together with the excavations of San Clemente, the Roman Houses of the Celio represent one of the most fascinating places in underground Rome. for the presence of original decorations and for the events that over the centuries have affected profound changes to the structure.
The extraordinary state of conservation of the frescoed rooms and the very high artistic value and religious interest make the Roman houses of the Celio a fundamental stage in the knowledge of ancient Rome.
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Opening days
The site is temporarily closed
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Opening times
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10.00 -16.00The ticket office closes one hour before
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Closing
Non-holiday Tuesdays and Thursdays
1 January, 25 December -
Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
The site is accessible, with the exception of the Confessio room
VISITING THE ROMAN HOUSES OF CELIO
The Roman Houses, or Domus, of Celio, below the basilica of Saints John and Paul, between the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus, were opened to the public in 2002.
Also known as the "house of the martyrs John and Paul", they contain over four centuries of history and bear witness to the passage and coexistence between paganism and Christianity.
The vast interiors, originally workshops and warehouses of a popular multi-storey building (insula), were in fact transformed during the 3rd century A.D. into an elegant domus. Here you can admire some of the most beautiful late antique frescoes.
The Houses are owned by the Worship Building Fund of the Ministry of the Interior.
Services
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Visits
for individuals with fixed departure
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Visits
for groups by reservation
available in Italian, English -
Didactics for schools
by reservation
available in Italian, English -
Audioguide
€ 5.00
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Bookshop
same ticket office timetable
Additional Info
GROUPS AND SCHOOLS
compulsory booking of the entrance reservation
- groups € 10.00 minimum 12 - maximum 25 participants
- schools € 5.00 maximum 25 participants
Where
Via del Clivo di Scauro, Roma (RM)
Transportation
Metro: line B Colosseum or Circus Maximus stop
Tram: line 3, bus 87, 85, 87, 117, 175, 186, 271, 571, 673, 810 (Colosseum stop)
Visiting Rules
Inside the Roman Houses of the Celio is forbidden:
- eating
- smoking
- taking photographs
- access with animals
- carrying bulky luggage (trolley, suitcases, large backpacks)
- carry large umbrellas (only small ones in your bag)
