St. Clement's Basilica & Underground Guided Tour

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1. Venture 14 meters below Basilica of San Clemente into a mystical world of pagan cults, early-Christian legends, and stunning frescoes. Learn the stories of Rome's earliest martyrs. The Basilica of San Clemente is one of the most fascinating churches in Rome, a place where one encounters centuries of Rome’s History. Embark on an unforgettable journey that begins at the breathtaking 12th-century basilica, where your expert guide will unveil the secrets behind the stunning golden mosaic in the apse, highlighting its spiritual significance. From there, you will descend 14 meters beneath the Basilica to uncover the hidden 4th-century Underground Church, built directly on top of St. Clement's home, the third pope of Rome. Go back in time down to the deepest point and discover the best-preserved Mithraic temple of the city, to learn the mysterious Mithraic cult, which thrived before the rise of Christianity.

   1.8 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Rome

• Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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