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Archaeology and Monuments


An inestimable heritage...

Along the Appia Antica we can see many elements and monuments that bear witness to the history of Rome: the best known of these from republican and imperial times are Terme di Caracalla (although this is outside the Park) Porta San Sebastiano and the Mura Aureliane, the Tomba di Geta, the Sepolcro di Priscilla, the Circus and Massenzio's imperial palace, Cecilia Metella's huge round mausoleum, the Villa dei Quintili, the large cylindrical sepulchre, known as Casal Rotondo; there are catacombs that date back to the first centuries of Christianity such as those of S. Callisto, Domitilla (on the edge of the Park), S. Sebastiano, (the Basilica above this is very popular with visitors) and Pretestato; there are numerous medieval, renaissance and baroque churches along the way, Santa Maria in Palmis, well known by the name Quo vadis; mediaeval towers and fortifications, often built on the ruins of Roman monuments, like the castle built by the Tuscolo counts around the sepulchre of Cecilia Metella.

The Park territory also takes in Valle della Caffarella, with the river Almone running through it, this is the most important scenic element reflecting ancient agricultural use close to the city, but it also has a wealth of important monuments from a variety of periods like the temple of the god Redicolo, the Ninfeo di Egeria, the church of Sant'Urbano, the medieval towers; the Tombe Latine and the Parco degli Acquedotti, with the imposing ruins of the conduits that supplied the city with water.

Further information

Mausoleum of Romulus
Mausoleum of Romulus
 
 

Monuments and Museums

Porta San Sebastiano and Museum of the Walls
Via di Porta San Sebastiano

  • Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m. (closed on Monday)
  • Walkway: open. The walkway of the Museum of the Walls follows the Museum's opening hours and entrance procedures.
  • Competence: Municipality of Rome
  • Info: +39 06/70475284
  • Ticket: free of charge

Church of "Domine Quo Vadis ?"
Via Appia Antica , crossroads with via Ardeatina

  • Open during the Holy Mass

Church of S. Urbano
Vicolo di S. Urbano

  • Open on Sunday, 10.00 a.m. - noon
  • Competence: Municipality of Rome
  • Info: Parish Priest of the Church of San Sebastiano ph. +39 06/7808847

Area of the Latin Tombs
Via dell'Arco di Travertino, 151

  • Opening times:
    - Park: free admission from Tuesday to Sunday, 9.00 a.m. to one hour before sunset. (Closed on Mondays).
    - Tombs: entrance only with educational or accompanied tour.
    Reservation required by calling +39 0639967700
  • Competence: Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma
  • Info and bookings by calling the number: +39 0639967700 (Monday-Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.) www.coopculture.it

St. Callixtus Catacombs
Via Appia Antica, 110/126

  • Open: from 9.00 a.m. to noon and from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Closed on Wednesdays)
  • Closed in February
  • Competence: Pontificia Commissione Archeologica Sacra
  • Ticket price: (guide service included) 8 Euros full rate / 5 Euros reduced rate (for reductions, refer to the website: www.catacombe.roma.it)
  • Info: Ph. +39 06/51301580 - E-mail: scallisto@catacombe.roma.it

Basilica of St. Sebastian and Catacombs
Via Appia Antica, 136

  • Open: Monday to Saturday, from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (last admission at 4.30 p.m.). Closed on Sundays.
  • Closed in December
  • Competence: Pontificia Commissione Archeologica Sacra
  • Ticket price: Full price ticket 8 Euros (adults), reduced price ticket 5 euros (children from 6 to 15 years of age, Police and Military), reduced price ticket for schools, 5 euros with certification. Free for children under 6 and people with disabilities.
  • Info: info@catacombe.org

Circus and Villa of Maxentius, Mausoleum of Romulus
Via Appia Antica,153

  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
  • Closed: Monday, 25th December, 1st January, 1st May
  • Competence: Soprintendenza Capitolina
  • Ticket price: free of charge
  • Info: ph. +39 06/7850350 daily from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. - E-mail: info@villadimassenzio.it

Sepulcher of Cecilia Metella and Caetani Castle
Via Appia Antica,161

  • Open: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to (closed on Mondays)
    - from the last Sunday in October to 15 February: last admission at 3.30 p.m. with exit at 4.30 p.m.,
    - from 16 February to 15 March: last admission at 4.00 p.m. with exit at 5.00 p.m.;
    - from 16 March to the last Saturday in March: last admission at 4.30 p.m. with exit at 5.30 p.m.;
    - from the last Sunday in March to 31 August: last admission at 6.30 p.m. with exit at 7.30 p.m.;
    - from 1 September to 30 September: last admission at 6.00 p.m. with exit at 7.00 p.m.; 
    - from 1 October to the last Saturday in October: last admission at 5.30 p.m. with exit at 6.30 p.m. 
  • Closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December.
  • Competence: Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma
  • Ticket price: Euros 5 (Combined ticket with Villa dei Quintili, valid for 2 days)
  • Info: www.parcoarcheologicoappiaantica.it

Villa dei Quintili and Aqueduct
Via Appia Nuova 1092

  • Open: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to (closed on Mondays)
    - from the last Sunday in October to 15 February: last admission at 3.30 p.m. with exit at 4.30 p.m.,
    - from 16 February to 15 March: last admission at 4.00 p.m. with exit at 5.00 p.m.;
    - from 16 March to the last Saturday in March: last admission at 4.30 p.m. with exit at 5.30 p.m.;
    - from the last Sunday in March to 31 August: last admission at 6.30 p.m. with exit at 7.30 p.m.;
    - from 1 September to 30 September: last admission at 6.00 p.m. with exit at 7.00 p.m.; 
    - from 1st October to the last Saturday in October: last admission at 5.30 p.m. with exit at 6.30 p.m. 
  • Closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December.
  • Competence: Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma
  • Ticket price: Euros 5 (Combined ticket with Cecilia Matella, valid for 2 days)
  • Info: www.parcoarcheologicoappiaantica.it

Hypogeum of Vibia
Via Appia Antica 101

  • Open: visits only by written request to be forwarded (by post, email or fax) to: Pontificia Commissione Archeologica Sacra Via Napoleone III, 1 - 00185 Rome
  • Competence: Pontificia Commissione Archeologica Sacra
  • Ticket price: n.d.
  • Info: fax: +39 06/4467625 - Website: www.archeologiasacra.net/pcas-web - Email: pcomm.arch@arcsacra.va - pcas@arcsacra.va

Jewish Catacombs of Vigna Randanini
Via Appia Pignatelli, 2

  • Competence: Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma
  • Ticket price: 5.50 Euros - guided tour in Italian. Reservation compulsory while places last.
  • Info and bookings: Ph. +39 06/6880689

Capo di Bove Complex. Inside there is also the Cederna Archive.
Via Appia Antica, 222

  • Open: every day the week from 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. During daylight saving time, open form 9.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
  • Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
  • Archive opening: The Cederna Archive is open for consultation every Wednesday from 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., with prior booking by phone: +39 06/7806686 or e-mail: pa-appia.archiviocederna@beniculturali.it
  • Competence: Soprintenza Speciale Beni Archeologici di Roma
  • Ticket price: free of charge
  • Info: +39 06/7806686
Circus of Maxentius
Circus of Maxentius
Cecilia Metella
Cecilia Metella
IV mile
IV mile
 

With Roma Pass Card in the Appia Antica Regional Park

Roma Pass, the new tourist card of Rome since 21st April, gives you the opportunity to buy a reduced ticket also for the entrance to some monuments and museums in Appia Antica Park. They are the Museum of the Walls in Porta San Sebastiano, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and Villa dei Quintili.
The 48-hour card cost 28 Euros, the 72-hour card cost 38.50 Euros.
Further information: www.romapass.it - Roma Passes can be purchased, inside the Park, at the Appia Antica Information Point (Via Appia Antica, 58/60 - +39 065135616)

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