Archeologia in Comune: the Roman latrine of Via Garibaldi on the Janiculum, November 8, 2026

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Sovrintendenza Capitolina offers a guided visit to the Roman latrine of Via Garibaldi, titled «Gianicolo sconosciuto», the unknown Janiculum, meeting in front of the church of San Pietro in Montorio, in Piazza di San Pietro in Montorio in Rome. Booking is required, by calling 060608.

Updated October 26, 2026.

The official description

November 8, 11:30 The unknown Janiculum: the Roman Latrine of Via Garibaldi.

Text from the official page of Cultura Roma Capitale, source

The visit to the Roman latrine is part of «Archeologia in Comune», the program of guided tours of archaeological areas run by the Sovrintendenza Capitolina. The service page describes it as a 60-minute activity.

The Roman latrine was discovered in autumn 1963, after part of the retaining wall of Piazza di San Pietro in Montorio collapsed. It's one of the rare remains from the Roman era on the top of the Janiculum. It preserves two phases of painting, a geometric mosaic floor in black and white tiles, the channel for wastewater and a small channel for clean water. On the walls you can see drawings and a scratched inscription with crude content.

There are 10 places at most. Inside, the group is split into two teams of five people, who visit the room in turn.

The site is not accessible to people with mobility difficulties, because you go down a flight of stairs. You need comfortable shoes with non-slip soles, you can't step past the chain and you can't touch the frescoes and mosaics.

Where it takes place: Piazza di San Pietro in Montorio

The meeting point is the church of San Pietro in Montorio, on the Janiculum. On the same square, at number 3, is the Spanish Academy, to which the page on Aunque es de noche is devoted.

In this period the Sovrintendenza Capitolina offers other visits with meeting points in different places, such as the one to the tomb in Largo Talamo and the walk at Porta del Popolo.

Practical information

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Meeting point: in front of the church of San Pietro in Montorio, Rome
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Booking required: 060608, every day from 9:00 to 19:00
• Places: 10 at most, in two teams of five for the visit inside
• Cost: the activity is free, and you pay the admission ticket to the monument at current rates, free for residents of Rome and the metropolitan area with proof of residence and for MIC card holders
• Accessibility: site not accessible to people with mobility difficulties
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner

FAQ about the Roman latrine of Via Garibaldi

Do you need to book for the «Roman latrine»?

Yes, booking is required and is done at 060608, every day from 9:00 to 19:00.

Where do you meet?

In front of the church of San Pietro in Montorio.

How long is the «Roman latrine» visit?

60 minutes.

How many people can take part?

10 at most, split into two teams of five to enter the room.

Is the site accessible?

No, to see the latrine you go down a flight of stairs and the site is not accessible to people with mobility difficulties.

How much does it cost?

The activity is free, but you have to pay the admission ticket to the monument, which is free for MIC card holders and for residents of Rome and the metropolitan area.

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