London Mithraeum, London

#505 among attractions in London

Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture

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The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954. The entire site was relocated to permit continued construction and this temple of the mystery god Mithras became perhaps the most famous 20th-century Roman discovery in London. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'45"N, 0°5'26"W

Address

12 Walbrook London, EC4N 8AACity of London (Cordwainer)London United Kingdom

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+44 20 7330 7500

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London Mithraeum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: One New Change, Mansion House, London Troops War Memorial, St Mary-le-Bow.

~1280 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
7 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~390 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
2 min walk • Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
~690 ftNE
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
4 min walk • The London Troops War Memorial, located in front of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, commemorates the men of London who fought in World War I and World War II.
~800 ftNW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
4 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~560 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
3 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~600 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary Abchurch, London
3 min walk • St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199.
~950 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Margaret Lothbury, London
5 min walk • St Margaret Lothbury is a Church of England parish church on Lothbury in the City of London; it spans the boundary between Coleman Street Ward and Broad Street Ward. Recorded since the 12th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren.
~1100 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Lawrence Jewry, London
6 min walk • St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall is a Church of England guild church in the City of London on Gresham Street, next to Guildhall. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. It is the official church of the Lord Mayor of London.
~1000 ftE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Edmund, London
5 min walk • St Edmund, King and Martyr, is an Anglican church in Lombard Street, in the City of London, dedicated to St Edmund the Martyr. Since 2001 it houses the London Centre for Spirituality, now renamed the London Centre for Spiritual Direction, but is still a consecrated church.
~190 ftE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Stephen Walbrook, London
1 min walk • St Stephen Walbrook is a church in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London. The present domed building was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following the destruction of its medieval predecessor in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
~600 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture
St Mary Woolnoth, London
3 min walk • St Mary Woolnoth is an Anglican church in the City of London, located on the corner of Lombard Street and King William Street near Bank junction. The present building is one of the Queen Anne Churches, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The parish church continues to be actively used for services, with Holy Communion every Tuesday.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to London Mithraeum?

Nearby attractions include Londinium, London (1 min walk), St Stephen Walbrook, London (1 min walk), Cannon Street, London (2 min walk), Mansion House, London (2 min walk).

How to get to London Mithraeum by public transport?

The nearest stations to London Mithraeum:

Metro

Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (2 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (2 min walk)

Bus

Bank Station / Queen Victoria Street • Lines: 26, N26 (2 min walk)
Poultry / Bank Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (2 min walk)

Train

Bank (2 min walk)
London Cannon Street (4 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (3 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (19 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (10 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (12 min walk)