Museum Romeinse Katakomben

Museum Romeinse Katakomben

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Plenkertstraat 55
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Experience the hidden Rome in an underground labyrinth!

A visit to the Roman Catacombs Museum is a fascinating and unforgettable experience. Wandering through the underground passages, visitors travel back in time to ancient Rome of the third and fourth centuries. 

You descend to the tombs of ordinary Roman citizens and to the magnificent, colourful burial chambers of prominent Romans. The museum was founded in 1910 by Jan Diepen, the son of a wealthy textile industrialist, in cooperation with the famous architect Pierre Cuypers. 

The richly decorated crypts (some 25 metres below the surface) are overwhelmingly beautiful. The paintings reveal extraordinary stories, ancient rituals and surprising scenes from everyday life.

The museum also offers a fascinating current programme of exhibitions, events and experiences. You can create a special day out by combining a guided tour with a Roman lunch. 

For more information and online reservations, please visit the website.

Photography: © Museum Romeinse Katakomben
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