Case Romane del Celio
Beneath the Basilica of Saints John and Paul lies one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Rome.
The Case Romane del Celio reveal a hidden world of ancient houses, frescoed rooms, early Christian spaces and underground passages concealed beneath the modern city.
While millions of visitors explore Rome’s famous monuments above ground, relatively few discover the remarkable archaeological complex hidden beneath the Caelian Hill.
For travellers interested in archaeology, hidden Rome and cultural experiences beyond the standard itinerary, the Case Romane del Celio offer one of the city’s most rewarding underground visits.
Ancient Houses Beneath Modern Rome
The Case Romane preserve a complex sequence of Roman buildings dating from different periods of the city’s history.
Over the centuries, private residences, commercial spaces and early Christian environments were constructed, modified and incorporated into an extraordinary underground complex.
Today, visitors can walk through rooms preserving traces of daily life, decorative frescoes, religious imagery and architectural features spanning hundreds of years.
The site provides an exceptional opportunity to understand how Rome evolved layer by layer across the centuries.
One of Rome’s Most Remarkable Underground Sites
The archaeological complex extends beneath the Basilica of Saints John and Paul and forms part of a wider network of sites revealing the hidden city beneath modern Rome.
Its quiet underground environment, frescoed rooms and architectural remains create an experience far removed from the crowds of Rome’s most famous monuments.
The Case Romane belong naturally within our Hidden Underground Rome collection.
Early Christianity and Ancient Rome
The Case Romane are particularly important because they illustrate the long transition between the pagan and Christian worlds.
Visitors encounter environments associated with ancient Roman society alongside spaces linked to the early development of Christianity.
Few sites in Rome allow guests to experience these overlapping historical layers so directly.
Private Visits and Cultural Experiences
Selected programmes may include opportunities to explore the Case Romane through private visits, expert interpretation and carefully curated cultural itineraries.
These experiences are particularly suitable for:
- Archaeology enthusiasts
- Cultural travellers
- Private groups
- Executive guests
- Academic delegations
- Visitors interested in early Christianity and Ancient Rome
The site can also be incorporated into wider Private Experiences focused on underground archaeology and hidden Rome.
Private formats, timings and special arrangements depend on official opening schedules, venue regulations and institutional availability.
Corporate Events, Aperitivi and Private Openings
Beyond their archaeological significance, the Case Romane del Celio can provide a distinctive setting for executive hospitality and selected cultural programmes.
The underground rooms create an atmosphere combining history, intimacy and discovery, particularly suitable for guests seeking something different from conventional hospitality venues.
Depending on authorisation and venue conditions, selected formats may include:
Receptions, aperitivi, private openings and hospitality formats depend on venue regulations, guest numbers, schedules and institutional authorisation.
Corporate programmes can be developed through our Corporate Experiences in Rome .
A Hidden Side of Rome
Many visitors are surprised to discover how much of Rome remains hidden beneath the modern city.
The Case Romane demonstrate that some of the city’s most remarkable historical environments are not found on the surface, but below it.
Nearby, the wider Caelian Hill offers another quieter perspective on the district through Caelian Hill Lakes Rome .
Guests interested in unusual historic settings may also continue with Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi .
Rome’s history becomes visible layer by layer.
- One of Rome’s most important underground archaeological sites
- Ancient Roman houses and frescoed rooms
- Exceptional early Christian heritage
- Private guided visit opportunities
- Selected corporate hospitality possibilities
- Cultural aperitivo formats where permitted
- A quieter alternative to major tourist attractions
- A unique perspective on Rome’s layered history
Build an itinerary around the city hidden underground.
The Case Romane del Celio can be combined with archaeological sites, historic churches, noble residences and other underground locations to create a deeper journey through Rome’s layered history.
Explore Hidden Underground Rome →Some of Rome’s greatest stories survive below street level.
At Rome Private Experience, we design private visits, executive programmes and cultural experiences that reveal the hidden layers of the city.
The Case Romane del Celio combine archaeology, domestic life, early Christianity and the extraordinary continuity of Rome across the centuries.
Whether your interest is archaeology, early Christianity, hidden Rome or executive hospitality, the experience can be shaped around your objectives.
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