Case romane del Celio
Frescoed Roman rooms beneath the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, open to the public since 2002, spanning pagan and Christian history.
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About the museum
The Case romane del Celio lie in the basement of the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, among the sites of underground archaeology in Rome. The complex has been open to the public since 2002.
The rooms, developed over more than four centuries, include rooms of various sizes with original frescoes in excellent condition, of great artistic and religious value. The route shows the coexistence of pagan and Christian history: the memory of the martyrs John and Paul is intertwined with traces of domestic life in ancient Rome.
The visit takes place in entry slots, including guided tours departing at fixed times; audio guides and bookshop services are available.
Highlights
- Original frescoed rooms of various sizes, in excellent condition
- Pagan and Christian history along a single underground route
- House of the Martyrs John and Paul beneath the basilica
- Audio guides and guided tours departing at fixed times
- Visitors per year
- approx. 17,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8Visitors aged 6 to 14, groups of at least 12 people, schools without a guided educational visit, ICOM members, ATAC employees |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 5 · Free under 6s; reduced from 6 to 14 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with certified disabilities and one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree for students of archaeology, art history, cultural heritage and architecture. |
| Groups (12+ people) | €10 per personGroups with a booked entry slot: €10 per person; schools €5. |
| Audio guide | €5 |
The ticket does not include the guided tour and carries a €2 booking fee. Free admission also for teachers of school groups with a guided visit, licensed tourist guides, journalists, ICOM card holders and FEC employees. The prices shown date from 20 December 2025 to 22 March 2026, the last period given on the sales page.
Accessibility
- Partially 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 site is accessible, except the Confessio area.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Colosseo
Metro line B, stops Colosseo or Circo Massimo.
The entrance is on Clivo di Scauro, next to Piazza dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Bookshop service and a large number of audio guides.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours departing at fixed times in Italian are offered for individual visitors, and group visits in Italian and English. Groups and schools book an entry slot (groups: 06 3996 7450; schools: edu@coopculture.it). Telephone information on 06 3996 7755 on weekdays from 10:00 to 13:00. |
