Founded in the early fifth century BC by Palmachniks, a Roman senator, stands over a magnificent residential complex comprising several Roman houses of different periods. The sequence of decorated rooms and the maze of stratified structures reveal aspects of Roman daily life with an interesting blend of cultural themes. This monument originated in a variety of building types including an insula or apartment block for artisans, and a wealthy domus, which was subsequently converted into an early Christian church. During the third century A.D., these different properties were combined under a single owner and transformed into an elegant pagan house characterized by finely-decorated rooms.
Travelers will explore the fascinating Roman Houses of the Celio, a remarkably preserved residential complex dating from different periods of ancient Rome. Accompanied by a private expert guide, they will walk through a maze of rooms and layered structures that reveal how Roman domestic life evolved over the centuries. Visitors will discover the remains of an insula, once occupied by artisans and merchants, alongside an elegant domus decorated with vivid frescoes and refined architectural details. During the third century AD, these buildings were united and transformed into a luxurious residence. The tour highlights the site’s intriguing combination of pagan imagery and early Christian symbolism, reflecting Rome’s gradual religious and cultural transformatio. Travelers will admire decorated rooms, ancient passageways and archaeological remains while learning about the families, workers and early Christian communities connected to this extraordinary site.
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Entrance of the Case Romane del Celio, Clivo di Scauro, 00184 Rome, beneath the arches, near the Basilica of Saints John and Paul.Your guide will be waiting directly outside the entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
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