Visit Mamertine Prison, Rome’s oldest prison, where you’ll uncover gripping stories of legendary prisoners and learn about miraculous events that shaped the course of history.
Understand how this ancient security site, created to hold Rome’s high-profile prisoners including St. Peter and St Paul shaped Roman history.
Step into the very cells where Jugurtha and Vercingetorix, defeated by Julius Caesar, spent their final days, and feel the weight of their stories.
Use the virtual audio guide, available in 6 languages, to immerse yourself in the fascinating facts and gripping stories of this historic prison.

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Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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Mamertine Prison

Clivo Argentario, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Mamertine Prison Tickets overview

Activity Location: Clivo Argentario, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Operational Hours: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Activity Duration: 1 Hour

About Mamertine Prison:

Visit one of the most historical landmarks of Italy, the Mamertine Prison. Built during the 7th Century in Clivo Argentario, Rome, this prison takes you back to ancient times. Explore the dark chambers and big hallways where convicts like the King of Gauls, Numidia, and Vercingetorix were imprisoned. In this prison, you will also get to see relics related to the apostles' Saint Peter & Paul and also learn about many stories related to them with the help of a video guide. Book your Mamertine Prison tickets and explore this 3000-year-old archaeological site in Europe.

About Mamertine Prison Tickets:

Visit the oldest prison in Italy, the Mamertine Prison, and see where the enemies of Rome were imprisoned during ancient times.
Stroll through the uncanny wide halls of the prison and explore the dark quarters where captured kings and conspirators in ancient Rome lived their final days.
Learn about the history, facts, and interesting stories about the prison with the help of a video guide.
Hear about the miracles which were performed by Saints Peter and Paul, who were inmates at this prison.
Book your Mamertine Prison tickets and learn how Rome implemented their laws of justice during bygone times.

How to Reach?

By Car: The activity location is 3.1 km from the city center, it will take 9 minutes via del Teatro di Marcello.
By Bus: Take a train to Imperial Fora, which is 300m away from the prison. You can reach the activity location from the station within a 4-minute walk.

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