Basilica of San Clemente
Church · Colosseum, Rome

Basilica of San Clemente

Photo: Ninfamania · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The site stacks a 12th-century church over a 4th-century basilica and Roman houses from the 1st century. The lowest level holds a Mithraeum and an ancient alley with a flowing stream. Frescoes and mosaics mark each period of construction.

On day 1 of Rome: Ancient & Eternal

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry to the upper church; fee for the excavations
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Morning to avoid tour groups
Getting there
Five-minute walk from Colosseo metro station

Itineraries with Basilica of San Clemente

Day 1 of Rome: Ancient & Eternal

Colosseum and Roman Forum

How Basilica of San Clemente fits into a day.
  1. 9:00ColosseumColosseum
  2. 10:45Roman ForumRoman Forum
  3. 12:00Basilica of San ClementeBasilica of San Clemente
  4. 14:15Arch of ConstantineArch of Constantine
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Basilica of San Clemente questions

How many layers does the Basilica of San Clemente have?

Three main levels span from the 12th century down to Roman structures of the 1st century.

Is the Mithraeum at San Clemente open to visitors?

Yes, the underground temple forms part of the paid excavation tour.

Can you hear the underground river at San Clemente?

Water flows audibly through a channel on the lowest level.

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