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Basilica of San Clemente

ArchitectureArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 6pmFreeColosseo (Line B)

Basilica of San Clemente 堪称罗马历史的微缩缩影。如今所见的地面教堂建于1100年前后，正下方矗立着一座公元4世纪的早期基督教宗座圣殿；而这座圣殿又是建在一座公元1世纪的罗马民居之上——该民居曾短暂用作早期秘密聚会场所，后在2世纪改建为供奉波斯神祇密特拉的密特拉神庙（Mithraeum）。在此之下，甚至还保留着在公元64年罗马大火中毁坏的罗马共和国时期地基。仅需一次探访，便能由浅入深，垂直穿越近两千年来未曾中断的人类文明印记。 仅地面上层的圣殿便足以令人流连忘返：半圆形后殿中那幅以“生命之树”为主题的12世纪马赛克镶嵌画美轮美奂，精巧华美的科斯马蒂风格大理石拼花地面（Cosmatesque）铺展其间，中世纪的唱诗班隔栏（schola cantorum）亦完好无损。但这里最令人心驰神往的，依然是步入地下深处。4世纪的遗址层中留存着虽已斑驳却摄人心魄的湿壁画，信徒当年留下的涂鸦更被视为最早由意大利语（而非拉丁语）书写的文字实证之一。再往深处探寻，密特拉神庙依然保留着当年的祭坛与古代秘修场所特有的幽闭氛围，耳畔甚至能清晰听见地下暗河淙淙流过的声响。 这处胜地足以颠覆你对罗马这座城市的认知。它所呈现的层累结构绝非仅是抽象的考古剖面，而是罗马各个历史时期层层叠筑、生生不息的具象见证。自1677年以来，圣殿一直由爱尔兰多明我会修道士悉心打理，维护完好，游览动线与历史呈现皆极为讲究。

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Via Labicana 95, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Nearest station: Colosseo (Line B)

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Hours

Mon09:00–18:00
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–18:00
SatToday09:00–18:00
Sun12:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Upper basilica is free. Underground excavations: €10 adults, €5 students/seniors. Pre-booking required for underground; 30-minute timed visits.

Nearby

Colosseum and Roman Forum

Architecture5 min walk

Museo della Forma Urbis

Architecture8 min walk

Palazzo delle Esposizioni

Art15 min walk

Capitoline Museums

Art15 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Basilica of San Clemente free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Basilica of San Clemente is free. Upper basilica is free. Underground excavations: €10 adults, €5 students/seniors. Pre-booking required for underground; 30-minute timed visits.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Basilica of San Clemente?
Basilica of San Clemente is open Mon-Sat 09:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00 (midday break). Sun 12:00-18:00. Last entry 17:30.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Basilica of San Clemente?
Basilica of San Clemente is located at Via Labicana 95, 00184 Roma RM, Italy, in the Celio / Laterano area of Rome. The nearest station is Colosseo (Line B).
What can I see at Basilica of San Clemente?
一座令人惊叹的三层考古奇迹：从地上中世纪的长老宗座圣殿逐级向下，穿行于早期基督教教堂，直至最底层的罗马密特拉神庙。
Do I need to book Basilica of San Clemente in advance?
Basilica of San Clemente is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Upper basilica is free. Underground excavations: €10 adults, €5 students/seniors. Pre-booking required for underground; 30-minute timed visits.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of San Clemente?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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