Museo civico e Foro romano di Assisi
Archaeological route beneath the Piazza del Comune in Assisi, with the remains of the Roman forum of Asisium and a collection of stone finds in the crypt of San Niccolò.
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About the museum
The museum is in the historic centre of Assisi, at the start of Via Portica, and allows visitors to see the remains of the forum of ancient Asisium, which began as an Umbrian settlement, came under Roman control in the 3rd century BC and became a municipium in the 1st century BC. The area was discovered during excavations by a French architect in the first half of the 19th century.
The first Roman inscriptions were displayed in the colonnade of the Temple of Minerva as early as the late 18th century; the collections grew with contributions from the Accademia Properziana and in 1890 were moved to the Convent of Sant’Antonio da Padova. The museum was formally established in 1934, after the church of San Niccolò di Piazza, of which the crypt survives, was demolished in 1926. A restoration of the archaeological area was completed in 2008.
The route starts in the crypt, with urns, sarcophagi and stelae found in Assisi and the surrounding area, and continues on a glass walkway above the original paving: visitors can see the travertine retaining wall, the tribunal, a small temple dedicated to Castor and Pollux, a monumental cistern and the tabernae. An audiovisual presentation tells the story of the excavation, and the last room houses statues from the Roman period.
Highlights
- Remains of the Roman forum beneath the Piazza del Comune
- Glass walkway above the original paving
- Tribunal and small temple of Castor and Pollux
- Stone finds in the crypt of San Niccolò
- Audiovisual presentation on the history of the excavation
Permanent exhibition
- Foro romano e collezione archeologica – Archaeological area of the forum of Asisium with glass walkway, the crypt of San Niccolò with stone finds and a room of Roman statues.
- Founded
- 1934
- Operated by
- Comune di Assisi
- Visitors per year
- approx. 18,867
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5University students with a card, schools, children aged 9 to 18, people over 65, groups of more than 20 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 8 · Free admission up to age 8. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission with a disability card. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €5 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 20 people. |
| Combined standard ticket | €14Includes a multilingual audio guide and admission to the Foro Romano, Rocca Maggiore, Pinacoteca Comunale and Torre del Popolo. |
| Combined reduced ticket | €11For university students with a card, schools, children aged 9 to 18, people over 65, groups of more than 20 people and holders of the Assisi Welcome Card. |
Free admission also for schools, residents of the municipality of Assisi and ICOM members.
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 site is listed as accessible to people with mobility impairments; there are no toilets.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Piazza del Comune · 21 m
Line A-B stop in Piazza del Comune about 21 metres away; the line C stop in Piazza Matteotti is about 500 metres away.
Only authorised vehicles may enter the historic centre; the building can be reached on foot from every point in the town.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Infopoint available; toilets not available.
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 (IT, EN, FR, DE, ES) |
| Good to know | Guided tours by appointment in Italian and English. |
