Capo di Bove, Rome
This is a recently opened archaeological site displaying the thermal baths of the villa of the wealthy Herod Atticus.
This is a recently opened archaeological site displaying the thermal baths of the villa of the wealthy Herod Atticus. Also in the complex is a restored villa, until recently a private residence, that has an exterior completely covered with pieces from Roman ruins, including pipes used in the baths. There are some very helpful staff to show you around, although they only speak Italian. Almost opposite the entrance to the baths is a ruined tower known as the Torre di Capo di Bove.
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About Capo di Bove
Via Appia Antica, 222, 00178 Roma, Italy
+39 06 7839 2729
Capo di Bove and Nearby Sights on Map
Tomb of Cecilia Metella
The mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, who died in 69 BC, is the best preserved monument on the Appian Way and dominates the surroundings
Circus of Maxentius
This well-preserved Roman circus was built at the beginning of the fourth century
Basilica and Catacombs of San Sebastiano
The Basilica of San Sebastiano fuori le Mura was originally constructed in the 4th century on the site where the relics of Saints Peter and Paul had been temporarily safeguarded in the 3rd century
Jewish Catacombs
The Vigna Randanini are Jewish Catacombs on the Appian Way which were used as underground burial sites in the 2nd – 4th centuries
The Catacombs of San Callisto
Spread over 15 hectares on the Appian Way, the Catacombs of San Callisto (Callixtus) was the burial site of 16 Popes and over 50 martyrs from the 2nd to 4th centuries
Fosse Ardeatine
This was the site of the slaughter in 1944 of 335 Italians, including many Jews from the ghetto, in retaliation for a Partisan attack on German troops in Rome
The Catacombs of San Domitilla
Named after Saint Domitilla, the Catacombs of Domitilla along Via Ardeatina are the oldest and best preserved underground burial networks in Rome
Parco degli Acquedotti
This pleasant park contains very well-preserved ruins of two aqueducts
Domine Quo Vadis
This is not the real name of the church on the corner by the main entrance to San Callisto but it is universally known by this name
Caffarella Park
Caffarella Park covers an area of 339ha and is part of the larger Appia Antica park