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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

Relief and reward for passengers as Rome’s ‘museum stations’ finally open

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.

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