Au cours de cette visite d'une demi-journée des catacombes à l'extérieur de Rome, vous visiterez les catacombes de San Callisto et vous apprendrez pourquoi l'inhumation de cette manière est devenue une nécessité.
Vous parcourrez une partie de la Via Appia Antica, la "Voie Appienne", l’une des plus anciennes et des plus importantes routes de la Rome antique, empruntée par les expéditions militaires et le long de laquelle des milliers d’esclaves ont été crucifiés lors de la révolte de Spartacus.
Vous verrez également le cirque de Maxence et l’un des aqueducs de Rome, indispensables pour fournir suffisamment d’eau à la capitale d’un empire, et en apprendre davantage sur sa structure et sa construction complexes.
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Catacombs of Rome
Uncover the mysteries of the unknown Catacombs of San Callisto, also referred to as the Cemetery of Callixtus. This walking tour of Rome takes you around the intriguing grounds containing the tombs of several different popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries.
Delve into the underground and learn the secrets behind this cryptic graveyard and why these catacombs are one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Italy. Your guide will reveal the legends, burial rituals and process during this period of time as you wander among these ancient and mysterious tombs.
Second in size to the more famous Circus Maximus, Maxentius in the best preserved Circus in Rome. Built between 306 and 312, Circus of Maxentius rests between the basilica and catacombs of San Sebastiano and the tomb of Cecilia Metella.
Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre
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The tour continues with an external visit to the Mausoleum of Caecilia (Cecilia) Metella, built in the 1st century BC to honor the daughter of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus (a prominent member of Roman nobility.)
30 minutes•Entrée libre
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The Appian Way (completed in 312 B.C)
The Appian Way (completed in 312 B.C) was one of the earliest and longest roads of Ancient Rome. It was also the most significant- both symbolically and strategically. Symbolically in that all roads really did lead to Rome (like that famous saying) most likely and maybe even literally at this point. And strategically because, the Appian Way was the main route for all supplies and the military, connecting Rome to Brindisi in southeast Italy.
Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre
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Admire the magnificent Claudian Aqueduct, regarded as one of the 4 greatest aqueducts of Rome. Erected in 52 AD, this aqueduct spanned over 40 miles long, most of which was underground.
By the 3rd century AD, Rome had a total of 11 aqueducts since original construction began. Yet what remains is a breathtaking vision of one of the most incredible engineering feats of its time. The ancient aqueducts are still impressive by today’s standards.This sightseeing tour is the perfect option to see some of the best, secret sites in Rome.
30 minutes•Entrée libre
Point de rendez-vous
Look for our staff in front of the bus stop. Please be there 25 minutes before the schedule time
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