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Relief and reward for passengers as Rome’s ‘museum stations’ finally open
Archaeological treasures revealed during construction at two metro stops led to years of delays
TL;DR
- Two new Metro C stations in Rome, Colosseo-Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia, have opened.
- The stations showcase archaeological treasures unearthed during construction, including remnants of a military barracks, wells, a Republican-era townhouse, and thermal baths.
- Dozens of relics, such as jugs, bowls, and votives, are displayed behind glass screens.
- The military barracks at Porta Metronia are believed to date back to the early second century AD.
- The opening of these stations adds 3km to Metro C, which will eventually extend to Piazza Venezia and the Vatican area.
- The project combines infrastructure development with heritage conservation.