Immerse yourself in the heart of the ancient city: the archaeological area of Capo Boeo tells an extraordinary thousand-year history, in autumn morning hours!
A few meters from the sea, the remains of the Punic-Roman city blend with the landscape of the promontory. Accompanied by an experienced archaeologist, we will explore mansions, colorful mosaics and baths.
The tour starts from Plateia Aelia, the main artery of the Roman age, once the beating heart of the city. We will visit the Roman domus under the “Chinas Empire,” with its fine mosaics, and the magnificent domus in Insula I, embellished with baths and African-style mosaics.
We will continue to the fortifications that defended the city by the sea, famous for their resistance to attacks by Dionysius I, Pyrrhus and the nine-year Roman siege during the First Punic War.
The last stop is the fascinating “cavern of the Sibyl,” an underground environment beneath the Church of St. John the Baptist at Boeo, linked to the founding of the city. The church holds a freshwater spring, a key element in the choice of site, with evidence of oracular and Christian cults from the late Roman period.
Timetable: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ticket: β¬10 / β¬6 (under 15)
Meeting point: Entrance to the archaeological area of Capo Boeo – Viale Vittorio Veneto (in front of Porta Nuova)
Limited seats by reservation at contacts: