Visit the Roman catacombs, descend into the heart of the St. Clement Basilica and enter the mysterious crypt of the Capuchin Monks - the Mithras. The mysterious places that you are going to see have preserved their amazing treasures over the centuries, treasures that are still only partially unearthed.
Together with the guide, you will walk through the intricate mazes of the catacombs, where the first Christians buried their dead; you will discover the tombs of the first followers of Jesus and those of early popes and martyrs. [readmore]
You will see frescoes painted 2000 years ago on old subterranean walls that vividly express the first dogmas of faith and you will learn the esoteric symbolism of early Christianity.
But this Underground Rome Tour is also designed to connect Christian culture to the one that preceded it and that, for a long time, ran concurrently with it, namely, Roman and Pagan culture, at its acme during the first century after Christ, which was soon to be overwhelmed by the unstoppable wave of the new faith.
One important stop of our Tour of Underground Rome will be an incredibly beautiful gem hidden in the heart of Rome, the Basilica of St. Clement, a 12th basilica situated just five minutes from the Colosseum.
Also, you will visit the Mithras temple under the Basilica of St. Clement and learn about the Mithraism believers.
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