Catacombe di Priscilla, Rome

Name: Catacombe di Priscilla
Address: Via Salaria 430, Rome, 00199, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 8620 6272

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The Catacomb of Priscilla is an archaeological site on the Via Salaria in Rome, Italy, situated in what was a quarry in Roman times. This quarry was used for Christian burials from the late 2nd century through the 4th century. This catacomb, according to tradition, is named after the wife of the Consul Manius Acilius Glabrio; he is said to have become a Christian and was killed on the orders of Domitian. Some of the walls and ceilings display fine decorations illustrating Biblical scenes. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Early christian architectureCoordinates: 41°55'47"N, 12°30'32"E

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Via Salaria 430TriesteRome 00199 Italy

Contact

+39 06 8620 6272

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Catacombe di Priscilla open?

Catacombe di Priscilla is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Catacombe di Priscilla?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Santa Emerenziana, Rome (10 min walk), Villa Ada, Rome (12 min walk), Santa Costanza, Rome (16 min walk), Ponte Salario, Rome (18 min walk).

How to get to Catacombe di Priscilla by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catacombe di Priscilla:

Bus

Novella/Acilia • Lines: 310, 63, 92, n13 (5 min walk)
Nemorense/Acilia • Lines: 310, 63, 83, 92, n13 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sant'Agnese/Annibaliano • Lines: B (14 min walk)
Libia • Lines: B (15 min walk)

Trolleybus

Nomentana/Asmara • Lines: 90 (20 min walk)
Batteria Nomentana • Lines: 90 (23 min walk)

Train

Roma Nomentana (20 min walk)
Val d’Ala (24 min walk)

Tram

Liegi/Bellini • Lines: 19, 3 (23 min walk)
Buenos Aires • Lines: 19, 3 (24 min walk)

Light rail

Campi Sportivi • Lines: Fc3 (23 min walk)
Monte Antenne • Lines: Fc3 (24 min walk)