The Secrets of Underground Discovering Ancient Mediolanum

Highlights

• Over 10 years of experience organizing guided visits in Italy.
• All our guided visits are conducted by licensed tour guides.
• A family-friendly tour: you'll learn while having fun!

Description

Ancient Mediolanum, one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire, is still hidden beneath the streets of modern Milan. But what did the capital of the West look like? Where were the emperor's palace, the circus, and the large public buildings located? During this itinerary, we will follow the traces left by the Romans among monuments, archaeological finds, and places that are often little known. We will visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Chapel of Sant'Aquilino, descending into the evocative underground passages, and then reach the remains of the Roman Circus and the ancient Imperial Palace. Among emperors, chariot races, mosaics, and early Christians, we will reconstruct the face of a surprising, powerful, and monumental Milan. A journey through time to discover a hidden city, whose past lives on under the buildings, squares, and streets that are traveled every day. Places visited: Colonne di San Lorenzo, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Cappella di Sant'Aquilino, Sotterranei di Sant'Aquilino, Remains of the Roman Circus, Palazzo Imperiale. Meeting point: Under the Statue of Emperor Constantine, Corso di Porta Ticinese, 26, 20123 Milano MI, Italy Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes All our guided visits are conducted by licensed tour guides Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour. The tours start with the utmost punctuality.

Includes

Guided visit with a local tour guide.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund