Parco archeologico delle Tombe di via Latina
Archaeological park with Roman tombs of the 1st and 2nd century AD, with rich stucco and frescoes, along the ancient Via Latina, part of the Parco archeologico dell’Appia Antica; currently closed for restoration.
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About the museum
The site preserves a stretch of the original paving (basolato) of the ancient Via Latina, between today’s Via Appia and Via Tuscolana. The road was already used by the Etruscans and was laid out by the Romans around the 4th–3rd century BC to connect Rome with Capua. The park was established in 1879, after the State acquired the area.
The tombs date from the 1st and 2nd century AD and retain their painted decoration. The Sepolcro Barberini (2nd century AD) has two storeys above ground and an underground level with a frescoed vault on a red background and stucco. The Tomba dei Valeri (mid-2nd century AD) has richly decorated underground rooms with 35 stucco medallions, while the structure above ground is a hypothetical 19th-century reconstruction. The Tomba dei Pancrazi has underground rooms with mosaic floors, frescoes and stucco, and a large Greek marble sarcophagus in a chamber, protected by a modern structure that covers the original walls.
The park also contains the basilica of Santo Stefano, a rare early Christian complex from the mid-5th century, reachable from the road. From 22 June 2026 the site has been temporarily closed to the public for three restoration works, and no reopening date has been announced.
Highlights
- Stretch of the original paving of the ancient Via Latina
- Sepolcro Barberini with frescoed vault and stucco
- Tomba dei Valeri with 35 stucco medallions
- Tomba dei Pancrazi with mosaics, frescoes and a Greek marble sarcophagus
- Early Christian basilica of Santo Stefano from the 5th century
Permanent exhibition
- Sepolcri della via Latina – Sepolcro Barberini, Tomba dei Valeri and Tomba dei Pancrazi with stucco, frescoes and mosaics, plus the basilica of Santo Stefano.
- Operated by
- Parco archeologico dell'Appia Antica (Ministero della Cultura)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €2EU young people aged 18 to 24 and holders of the Roma Pass 48h/72h |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under 18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Park ticket (all sites, valid 7 days from first access) – standard | €12Reduced: €2 |
| La Mia Appia Card | €25Personal, valid for one calendar year, unlimited entries with booking. |
Access to the park is free, but entering the tombs requires a guided visit booked via the website or the “Musei Italiani” app. Free admission also for tourist guides, teachers, ICOM members and other categories provided for by national legislation. Tickets can also be bought at the totems at the entrance and at the Casina Vignola Boccapaduli, by electronic payment only; the digital ticket is shown on the phone.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Arco di Travertino · 400 m
Metro line A, Arco di Travertino stop, then about 400 metres on foot; ATAC buses to the terminus at Arco di Travertino.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Entry to the tombs is possible only with a booked guided visit. |
