Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore, Rome

#334 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

The Porta Maggiore Basilica is an underground basilica discovered in 1917 near Porta Maggiore in Rome. It is dated to the first century BC. It is believed to have been the meeting place of the neo-Pythagoreans, and is the only historical site that has been associated with the neo-Pythagorean movement. This school of mystical Hellenistic philosophy preached asceticism and was based on the works of Pythagoras and Plato. It was a precursor to the basilicas built during the Christian period, centuries later. It was opened to small groups of visitors in April 2015. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeopythagoreanismCoordinates: 41°53'30"N, 12°30'59"E

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Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Major basilica, Lateran Palace, Museum of the Liberation of Rome, Scala Santa.

0.7 miSW
Church
Major basilica, Rome
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0.7 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Lateran Palace, Rome
17 min walk • The Lateran Palace, an ancient edifice with a storied past, stands proudly in the heart of Rome, Italy. As the former papal residence, this palace has been a central figure in the religious and political history of the city.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of the Liberation of Rome, Rome
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Museum of the Liberation of Rome (Museo storico della Liberazione - Roma) stands as a solemn testament to the city's turbulent history during World War II. Located on Via Tasso, this museum is housed in a building that once served as...
0.6 miSW
Ancient holy steps within a sanctuary
Scala Santa, Rome
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Scala Santa, or Holy Stairs, is a sanctuary of profound religious significance and a magnet for pilgrims and tourists alike. According to tradition, these are the steps that Jesus ascended during his Passion, on his way to face trial...
1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Gay Street, Rome
28 min walk • The Gay Street is an area in Rome, Italy designated as a gay- and lesbian-friendly neighborhood. A 300-metre shopping and bar area in the center of the city on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, a street leading to the east flank of the Colosseum, it was formally designated in 2007.
~1350 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome
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~370 ftSW
City gate, Historical place, Ruins
Porta Maggiore, Rome
2 min walk • The Porta Maggiore, or Porta Prenestina, is one of the eastern gates in the ancient but well-preserved 3rd-century Aurelian Walls of Rome. Through the gate ran two ancient roads: the Via Praenestina and the Via Labicana. The Via Prenestina was the eastern road to the ancient town of Praeneste.
~1960 ftN
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Immacolata al Tiburtino, Nomentano
10 min walk • The church of St. Mary Immaculate and St. John Berchmans is a place of Catholic worship in Rome, located in the Tiburtino district, in the Immaculate Square.
0.5 miNW
Theater
Teatro Ambra Jovinelli, Rome
13 min walk • The Teatro Ambra Jovinelli, formerly known just as Teatro Jovinelli, is a theatre located in Rome, Italy. It was founded by the theater organizer Giuseppe Jovinelli, who intended to build a theater devoted to variety and comic representations which had a luxurious face and which appeared stylistically rich and noble.
0.5 miSW
City gate, Historical place
Porta San Giovanni, Rome
14 min walk • Porta San Giovanni is a gate in the Aurelian Wall of Rome, Italy, named after the nearby Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran.
0.8 miW
Theater
Teatro Brancaccio, Rome
21 min walk • The Teatro Brancaccio, also known as Politeama Brancaccio, is a 1,300-seat theatre and cinema located in Esquilino, Rome, Italy. It was inaugurated in 1916 with the name Teatro Morgana and since 1937 it was used also as a cinema. After some years of decline the theater, owned by the City of Rome, was restored and reopened in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker, Rome (2 min walk), Porta Maggiore, Rome (2 min walk), Museo nazionale degli strumenti musicali, Rome (7 min walk), Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome (7 min walk).

How to get to Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica Sotterranea di Porta Maggiore:

Bus

Labicano • Lines: n12 (1 min walk)
P.le Labicano • Lines: n12 (1 min walk)

Tram

Labicano/Porta Maggiore • Lines: 14, 19, 3, 5, 8 (2 min walk)
Scalo San Lorenzo • Lines: 19, 3 (3 min walk)

Metro

Lodi • Lines: C (10 min walk)
Manzoni • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (16 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (24 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (24 min walk)
Roma Tuscolana (24 min walk)

Trolleybus

Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)
XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (37 min walk)