Area Sacra

Area Sacra - Rome
  • Type: Landmarks
    • User Rating  
  • NileGuide Expert Says:

    Once a thriving spot for ancient temples, the ruins have been taken over by cats! The Roman Cat Sanctuary, located among the ruins, takes in abandoned cats and provides them with a safe playground away from the traffic. The sanctuary is run by volunteers and houses up to 250 cats, all available for adoption.


  • Description:

    • The ancient buildings that can be seen here were discovered during excavation work in the 1920s. The four temples from the Republican era were named A, B, C and D. Temple C is the oldest, Temple A is from the 3rd c. BC, and some of the flooring and mosaics of Temple B are still visible. Though Temple C was built in 100 BC, the mosaic decorations were added during a later period.
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    • Details
      • Contact:

      • tel: +39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
      • fax: +39 6 481 9316 (Tourism Board)
      • Address:

      • largo Torre Argentina
      • Rome 00186
      • Neighborhood:

      • Centro Storico
      • Hours:

      • 24 hrs
      • Strenuousness:

      • No Sweat

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