San Clemente Mithraeum, Underground temple in Basilica of San Clemente, Rome, Italy.
The rectangular hall of the Mithraeum contains two parallel benches along its sides and features a central aisle leading to an altar space.
Discovered in 1867, excavations were halted due to water issues until 1914 when the construction of drainage tunnels allowed further archaeological work.
The temple served as a gathering place for followers of Mithras, a deity popular among Roman soldiers and traders during the imperial period.
Visitors enter through the Basilica of San Clemente and descend multiple levels below street level to reach this ancient religious sanctuary.
Inscriptions within the temple mention Cnaeus Arrius Claudianus and Aelius Sabinus, providing direct evidence of specific worshippers from the third century.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88944,12.49750
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:37
Colosseum
447 m
Domus Aurea
284 m
Basilica of San Clemente
0 m
Baths of Trajan
288 m
Ludus Magnus
216 m
Temple of Claudius
400 m
Baths of Titus
449 m
Domus Aurea
284 m
San Silvestro oratory, Santi Quattro Coronati
157 m
Santa Maria della Pietà al Colosseo
441 m
Santi Marcellino e Pietro al Laterano
467 m
Porta Caelimontana e Porta Querquetulana
468 m
San Tommaso in Formis
499 m
Santi Quattro Coronati
158 m
Sant'Anna al Laterano
427 m
San Giuseppe di Cluny
379 m
Oratoire Preziosissimo Sangue
156 m
Nymphaeum of Nero
315 m
Porta Querquetulana
154 m
The Seven Halls
449 m
San Matteo in Merulana
488 m
Santa Maria delle Lauretane
120 m
Fontana Celimontana
248 m
Santa Maria delle Grazie nel Cimitero di San Giovanni in Laterano
509 m
Santa Maria de Ferrariis
483 m
Parco del Celio
442 m
Park of Colle Oppio
344 m
Fountain
282 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes