Vicus Caprarius, Rome

After our well-earned afternoon nap we made our way to Vicus Caprarius, an archeological site underneath the famous Trevi district. Nicknamed the “City of Water” it is an ancient Roman apartment complex dating to the 1st century, established after the Great Fire of 64. The site was discovered in the late 1990s during expansion work on the Cinema Trevi theatre above.

It was amazing to see what has been discovered, with so many artefacts unearthed from the site, including terracotta figurines, African pottery and over 800 coins. The Aqua Virgo, one of the eleven aqueducts of ancient Rome, still discharges some of its water into the pools of Vicus Caprarius, while carrying water to the Trevi fountain.

The water was crystal clear, and inviting in the heat we had been experiencing. It would have been lovely to have a cooling dip, if only that was on offer. It is mind blowing what is still being unearthed in this ancient city and we were so pleased we booked this tour.Read more