Römisches Institut der Görres-Gesellschaft
The new Underground C
By Nikolas Möller
Progress is being made in Rome. Among other things, with the new Metro Line C. At the turn of the year, for example, the new ‘Colosseo / Fori Imperiali (Metro C)’ station was opened.
In order to show not only impatient Romans why such work is difficult and time-consuming in this city (speaking of which, when is the second trunk line in Munich, which has no ancient remains underground, actually supposed to be completed?), ancient finds are exhibited on two floors: capitals, sarcophagi, sculptures, ceramics, etc. In the mezzanine, you can also find construction findings.
In addition, a large screen presentation provides information about the area between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia and does not shy away from the fascist measures of the first half of the 20th century, which are quite rightly described as ‘destruction’.
So if you have time and don't mind the extremely loud ventilation in the underground station, you can also soak up a little antiquity and history there. In addition, there is one of the new ‘info points’ above ground, where you can purchase tickets and literature, among other things.
‘Roma si trasforma’!
PS: The new metro station at the Colosseum does not seem to be weatherproof. After the recent heavy rainfall, it had to be partially closed due to water ingress.
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