Area archeologica di Carsulae
Archaeological park of a Roman town on the Via Flaminia, with forum, theatre, amphitheatre, the Arch of San Damiano and a visitor centre.
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About the museum
Carsulae arose along the Via Flaminia, between Terni and San Gemini. The first agricultural and pastoral settlements date back to the 9th century BC; from the 4th century BC the settlement began to change and was given a city wall. With the construction of the Via Flaminia the town grew considerably, partly thanks to the arrival of groups from the mountain centres nearby.
The history of Carsulae is divided into two phases, the republican and the imperial. After the 3rd century there is no further news of the town: its decline is linked to the loss of importance of the western branch of the Flaminia in favour of the eastern one. After various attempts at conquest by barbarian peoples, the town was struck by an earthquake and finally abandoned in the medieval period.
Today the area, part of which has still not been excavated, preserves the forum with the basilica and the two twin temples, the theatre and the amphitheatre, the Arch of San Damiano and some funerary monuments along the line of the road. Beside the forum stands the medieval church of Santi Cosma e Damiano, built with materials recovered from the ruins. The Centro visita e documentazione “U. Ciotti” completes the route with informational material about the site.
Highlights
- Forum with basilica and two twin temples
- Arch of San Damiano and funerary monuments along the Via Flaminia
- Roman theatre and amphitheatre
- Medieval church of Santi Cosma e Damiano beside the forum
- Centro visita e documentazione “U. Ciotti”
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura – Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Umbria
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,564
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4EU citizens aged 18 to 25, teachers at state schools, groups of at least 15 people, pilgrims |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Centro visita “U. Ciotti” only | €2.50 |
| Residents of Terni and San Gemini | €3 |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month (free admission to state cultural sites)
The standard ticket covers the archaeological area and the visitor centre. Free admission also for licensed tourist guides on duty and for Ministry staff.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by booking, run by the site’s staff (tel. +39 0744 180 4413, carsulae.cultura@orologionetwork.it); some activities require booking, others do not. |
