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Mamertine Prison entrance in Rome with historical architecture.
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Mamertine Prison entrance with nearby historical buildings in Rome, Italy.

Duration

40 min

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09:00am - 05:00pm

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Explore Rome’s oldest prison known as Carcer Tullianmum and now Mamertine Prison. Discover all the hidden secrets of this maximum-security penitentiary for Roman enemies, awaiting their execution.

4.2/5

(62)

Karen Brecheisen

Karen

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Carcer Tullianum was an excellent experience. We had been looking forward to this and it did not disappoint. The history of this site is amzing and should not be missed. The download that walks a person through so they know what to look for was quite helpful as well. It is amazing how many people we talked with were not even aware of this historically significant building.
Arthur Volkaert

Arthur

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Visit a place that has lived through different eras, a symbol of great events! With the entrance fee there's a handy little guide app to accompany us around the museum and the site itself.
Cynthia Ramser

Cynthia

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was cool to see where Peter and Paul had spent time in prison. I did think it was expensive for what was in the museum though

    • Discover Rome’s oldest prison, originally known as Carcer Tullianum, that had maximum security where Roman enemies were incarcerated.

    • Admire the remarkable contrast between the historic and artistic moments that occurred at this attraction.

    • Walk through the prison where enemies such as the King of Numidia, Jugurtha, and the King of Gauls, Vercingetorix were defeated by Julius Ceaser and lived their final days.

    • With the virtual audio guide available in 6 languages, get access to information about all the fascinating facts and stories of the prison.

    • Experience the place where the followers of Catiline met their end and where several Christian martyrs lived their last days.

    • Entry tickets to Carcer Tullianum (Marmertime Prison)

    • Service and assistance by staff

    • Virtual Audio guide in 6 languages (Available on App Store/Play Store)

    • Guided tour

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.2
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    What our guests say

    Arthur Volkaert

    Arthur

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Visit a place that has lived through different eras, a symbol of great events! With the entrance fee there's a handy little guide app to accompany us around the museum and the site itself.
    David Richard Jones

    David

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was a powerful reminder to me of what was sacrificed to bring our faith to where it is today.
    Jo Ann Stiegelmeyer

    Jo

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    It was too crowded. And it was hard to find.
    Dianna Lee

    Dianna

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    We arrived early and they allowed us to go ahead and enter with our tickets. So easy to buy and use.
    Karen Brecheisen

    Karen

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The Carcer Tullianum was an excellent experience. We had been looking forward to this and it did not disappoint. The history of this site is amzing and should not be missed. The download that walks a person through so they know what to look for was quite helpful as well. It is amazing how many people we talked with were not even aware of this historically significant building.

  • Known from the Middle Ages as Mamertine Prison, this attraction is Rome’s oldest prison. Originally known as Carcer Tulliamum, this prison for several centuries had a maximum-security penitentiary for enemies of Rome awaiting execution. It is a well-known fact that those who entered this prison never survived.

    Stroll through the prison where enemies like Jugurtha, the King of Numidia, and Vercingetorix, the King of Gauls were defeated by Julius Caeser, lived their final days. Learn about all the interesting facts and stories through your virtual audio guide. Immerse yourself in the place where the followers of Catiline met their end and where it was thought that Apostles Peter and Paul and several other Christian martyrs lived out their final days.

  • Mamertine Prison

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pm

  • Important Information

    • The virtual audio guide is available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

    • The Mamertine Prison is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • Show your ticket at Mamertine Prison.

    • Address: Mamertine Prison, Clivo Argentario, 00186 Rome Italy.

    • Landmark: Chiesa Santi Luca e Martina martiri.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

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