Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome

Name: Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter
Address: Via Casilina, 641, Rome, 00177, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 241 9446

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Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome

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The Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter are found approximately three kilometers from southeast Rome and the ancient Via Labicana, and date to the 4th century AD. The catacombs were named in reference to the Christian martyrs Marcellinus and Peter who may have been buried there according to legend, near the body of St. Tiburtius. ()

Local name: Catacombe dei Santi Marcellino e Pietro Architectural style: Early christian architectureCoordinates: 41°52'43"N, 12°32'55"E

Address

Via Casilina, 641Prenestino LabicanoRome 00177 Italy

Contact

+39 06 241 9446

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter open?

Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter is open:

Monday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter?

Nearby attractions include Mausoleum of Helena, Rome (1 min walk), San Gerardo Maiella, Rome (11 min walk), Aqua Anio Novus, Rome (23 min walk), San Felice da Cantalice a Centocelle, Rome (24 min walk).

How to get to Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter:

Bus

Casilina/Berardi • Lines: 105, 558, n18 (2 min walk)
Casilina/S. Marcellino • Lines: P0001 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Torpignattara • Lines: Fc1 (9 min walk)
Filarete • Lines: Fc1 (15 min walk)

Metro

Teano • Lines: C (19 min walk)
Malatesta • Lines: C (19 min walk)

Tram

Prenestina/Telese • Lines: 14, 19, 5 (26 min walk)
Castani/Faggi • Lines: 19, 5 (27 min walk)