Vesta

Book now the HIDDEN TREASURE OF ROME, SKIP THE LINE and embark on a captivating journey at the BASILICA OF SAN CLEMENTE, located just five-minute walk from the Colosseum. A cherished haven for pilgrims both from the Catholic and Orthodox world, and not only art but also history enthusiasts, this Basilica unveils a treasure trove with its mesmerizing underground archaeological complex that extends up to 14 meters below the surface across three unique levels.

This unparalleled experience takes you on a unique odyssey through Rome’s multifaceted past. Descend beneath the current precious 12th-century basilica to discover a 4th-century church, one of the oldest in the globe, adorned with world-renowned medieval frescoes, from the 8th to the 11th century.

As you venture even deeper, you’ll encounter a zone from the 1st-century AD – burried in ground and extraordinaly preserved – where you’ll have the chance to see the most well kept Mithraic temple from the pagan pre-Christian Rome, a real river echoing the ancient waters of Rome, a private residence from those time and wander along an exquisitely preserved Roman street, providing a firsthand glimpse into daily life of 2000 years ago. Ascending from these remarkable excavations, you’ll reach the present-day 12th-century Basilica, adorned with a splendid mosaic and early Renaissance frescoes. Immerse yourself in the living testament to the extraordinary richness of Rome’s cultural heritage.