St. Clement Basilica & excavations
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St. Clement Basilica - by Rudolf G. Sch. on Google
Description
The Basilica of Saint Clement is a 12th century Catholic church located in Rome and dedicated to Pope Clement I. The three-tiered structure has historically served at least four purposes. At the bottom are the remnants of a building (presumably a warehouse or nobleman villa) likely to have been destroyed during the city's Great Fire of AD64. Another part of the remaining structure was used around the 3rd century as a mithraeum (for the cult of Mithas) and, above that, is a 4th century basilica that was used for papal councils and elections. The current basilica highlights are its apse mosaic and frescoed wooden ceiling. The duration of the visit is 30mins and includes the Lower Basilica, the Archaeological site, the Temple of Mithras, and the Roman Houses.
Access & Transport
The entrance is on Piazza di San Clemente The church is next to tram station "Labicana" (8) and buses 51, 75, 85 and 87 also stop there. It is only a 5mins walk to Colosseo tram (8), metro (MEB, MEB1) and bus stations. Due to the architectural structure of the Complex, the Excavations cannot be accessed in a wheelchair
Instructions & Recommendations
Advance booking is required and children under 16yrs old must be accompanied by an adult. Photography and filming are not allowed in the Basilica and in the excavations
Environmental & Social
The ongoing environmental footprint is low. Helps maintain the city's cultural and architectural heritage
Conclusion
St. Clement Basilica is a gem for history buffs, allowing visitors to literally dive into the city's multi-layered past. If it weren't Rome, it would surely be much more popular.
Key positive
Interesting historical background
Not crowded and close to public transport
Key negative
A little expensive
Lack of proper information boards
Suitability
The excavations are not accessible for wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:0h 45m
MONDAY09:00 - 12:30
TUESDAY09:00 - 12:30
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 12:30
THURSDAY09:00 - 12:30
FRIDAY09:00 - 12:30
SATURDAY09:00 - 12:30
SUNDAY -
MONDAY14:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY14:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY14:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY14:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY14:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY14:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY12:00 - 18:00