Palazzo Barberini Mithraeum
Palazzo Barberini Mithraeum, Ancient temple to Mithras at Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy.
The rectangular hall contains benches along its sides and features a barrel vault ceiling adorned with elaborate frescoes depicting Mithras and zodiac symbols.
The temple dates from the third century CE and remained concealed until its discovery during construction work at Palazzo Barberini in 1936.
The central fresco presents Mithras slaying a bull, accompanied by figures of Cautes, Cautopates, and representations of the Sun and Moon deities.
Access to the Mithraeum requires advance reservations for guided tours in Italian, with entry through the National Gallery of Ancient Art at Palazzo Barberini.
The temple walls display ten painted panels illustrating the sacred accomplishments of Mithras, forming one of the most complete pictorial narratives of this deity.
Location: Rome
Inception: 200
Address: via Quattro Fontane, 13 - Roma 00184 00184
Phone: +3906480201
Email: ss-colosseo@beniculturali.it
Website: https://soprintendenzaspecialeroma.it/schede/mitreo-barberini_2980
GPS coordinates: 41.90367,12.49125
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:57
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