Area archeologica la Fenice
Archaeological area beneath the Teatro La Fenice in Senigallia, with Roman remains of a road crossing, shops, a domus and medieval burials; free admission.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
In 1989, during the foundation works for the new Teatro La Fenice, the remains of a sector of the ancient Roman city of Sena Gallica, dating from the 2nd–3rd century AD, came to light a few metres below street level. The structures were preserved and made visitable beneath the theatre building.
The route, along walkways, shows the crossing of a cardo and a decumanus, with the ruts left by cartwheels in the paving, several tabernae (including a shop selling food and hot drinks) and a large domus with cocciopesto floors and an atrium with an impluvium. About 130 medieval burials are also documented, one of which is preserved in situ for educational purposes.
Along the route are displayed finds from the excavations carried out in Senigallia over the past century. The area is run by the Comune di Senigallia as part of the city’s museum circuit.
Highlights
- Crossing of cardo and decumanus with cartwheel ruts
- Tabernae and a large domus with cocciopesto
- Medieval burial preserved in situ
- Walkways beneath the Teatro La Fenice
- Free admission and downloadable audio guide
Permanent exhibition
- Resti della città romana di Sena Gallica – Crossing of cardo and decumanus, tabernae, domus and medieval burials, with finds from the city’s excavations.
- Operated by
- Comune di Senigallia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 8,690
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The area is listed as accessible to people with disabilities; visitors walk a few metres below street level. Animals are not admitted.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT) |
| Good to know | Free audio guide (downloadable from izi.travel, Italian only). Free guided tours in summer and, according to tourism portals, during opening hours on request; information at circuitomuseale@comune.senigallia.an.it. |
