Visit Mamertine Prison, Rome’s oldest prison, where you’ll uncover gripping stories of legendary prisoners and learn about miraculous events that shaped the course of history.
Understand how this ancient security site, created to hold Rome’s high-profile prisoners including St. Peter and St Paul shaped Roman history.
Step into the very cells where Jugurtha and Vercingetorix, defeated by Julius Caesar, spent their final days, and feel the weight of their stories.
Use the virtual audio guide, available in 6 languages, to immerse yourself in the fascinating facts and gripping stories of this historic prison.
About the Mamertine Prison, Rome:
Mamertine Prison, located in Rome, is an ancient underground prison where, as per popular belief, Saints Peter and Paul were imprisoned before their martyrdom. Previously known as Carcer Tullianum, Mamertine Prison dates back to the 7th century BC. This historical site features a dark stone cell and a spring, which, legend says, was miraculously created by Peter to baptize his jailers. Visitors will get to explore its eerie confines and imagine the harrowing experiences of its prisoners, gaining insight into Rome's dark past and early Christian history.
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