Marino Mithraeum, Underground temple and archaeological site in Marino, Italy.
The Marino Mithraeum features a long entrance hall of 13 meters and a sanctuary extending 29 meters into the volcanic rock formation.
Construction workers discovered this Roman religious sanctuary in 1963 while expanding a cellar in Via Borgo della Stazione of Marino.
The sanctuary walls display painted frescoes depicting the god Mithras wearing eastern garments while sacrificing a white bull, along with other mythological scenes.
Visits to the Mithraeum occur on Saturdays at 16:30 and Sundays at 11:00, with groups limited to 14 participants for 40-minute guided tours.
This sanctuary measures 29 meters in length, making it among the largest known Mithraic temples discovered within the former Roman Empire territories.
Location: Marino
Opening Hours: Samedi [2,3,4] 16:30+; Dimanche [2,3,4] 11:00+; Lundi-Vendredi off
Website: https://comune.marino.rm.it/vivere-marino/mitreo
GPS coordinates: 41.76938,12.65520
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:11
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