Ancient Rome: Archeological area Largo Argentina Secret Rome: discovering the murder of Julius Caesar
ID: GYG540452-934627
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Sacred area of Largo di Torre Argentina, a place lived for two thousand years whose charm is mainly given by one of the darkest episodes of ancient Rome: the killing of the emperor Julius Caesar.
The time selected for your booking refers to the timing at the Touristation office, Piazza D'Ara Coeli 16.
Embark on an educational adventure with a tour of the most important sites in Rome — ideal for introducing you to the history of the city.
Then, you can walk through history and discover close the temples and the numerous archaeological finds from the excavations and demolitions that affected the area between 1926 and 1930.
You can admire the four temples dating back to between the 4th and 1st centuries BC, and the remains that guard the tuff base of the Curia of Pompey, the site of the assassination of the emperor Julius Caesar on the Ides of March 44 BC, as reported by ancient sources .
The sacred area also preserves numerous testimonies of its uninterrupted life for over 2000 years, such as the imperial phases of the temples or the medieval age structures.
Highlights
- Find out some of the oldest architectural ruins in Rome
- Discover where and how Emperor Julius Caesar was killed
- Admire an ancient island in the middle of modern Rome
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The time selected for your booking refers to the timing at the Touristation Aracoeli.
Customers are requested to redeem their vouchers at TOURISTATION ARACOELI piazza d’Aracoeli 16. Please note that a fountain and orange flags are in front of the office entrance.
INCLUDED
- 30-minute ancient Rome multimedia video
- Entrance reserved for the Largo Argentina excavations
- App Audioguide of Rome
- Assistance at the meeting point
- Paper city map
- WiFi
NOT INCLUDED
- Guided tour
- Transport
- Food and drink
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
