Passeggiate Romane: Casina del Cardinal Bessarione: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the Sovrintendenza Capitolina offers a guided visit to Casina del Cardinal Bessarione (Via di Porta San Sebastiano 8, Rome), in the «Passeggiate romane 2026» series. Booking is mandatory on 060608, every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; there are at most 15 participants and, if places remain, people can join on site. The visit includes Italian Sign Language (LIS) translation.

Updated November 3, 2026.

The event

The visit, led by Stefania Valente, illustrates the building's construction phases, from the late Republican and early Imperial archaeological remains to the Middle Ages. Over the centuries the dwelling has been a tavern, a hospice, a suburban villa of the Cardinal of Tusculum, home to the Collegio Clementino, a Convitto Nazionale, an inn and housing for evicted families. Expropriated in 1926, it was restored by the Governatorato di Roma and now houses offices of the Sovrintendenza Capitolina.

The activity is free, with an entry ticket at the current rate: free for residents of Rome and the metropolitan area (with proof of residence) and for MIC card holders. It is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties and closed, comfortable shoes are recommended. The project is curated by Zetema.

Where it takes place: Casina del Cardinal Bessarione

The Casina is at Via di Porta San Sebastiano 8, near the gate in the Aurelian Walls and the start of the Appian Way. See the pages on Porta San Sebastiano, on the Aurelian Walls, on Appian Way Park and on the Catacombs of San Sebastiano.

Practical information

• Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
• Place: Casina del Cardinal Bessarione, Via di Porta San Sebastiano 8, Rome.
• Booking mandatory: 060608 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), maximum 15 people.
• Cancellations: disdetta.visite@060608.it or 060608.
• Not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.

Frequently asked questions about «Passeggiate Romane»

Do I need to book?

Yes, on 060608; if places remain, people can join on site.

Who leads the visit?

Stefania Valente, for the Sovrintendenza Capitolina.

Does it cost anything?

An entry ticket at the current rate; free for residents of Rome and the metropolitan area and MIC card holders.

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