Cella Septichora Visitor Centre

Can get close up to the ruins. Was not at all crowded. Self-guided with lots of information also in English. Don't miss the nearby mausoleum.

Impressive archeological site. I was amazed how much of this early Christian history was revealed in this complex of burial chambers. Even though I have faith in the considerate actions of archeologists to preserve and present this heritage, I would prefer a more ‘respectful’ presentation than the current ‘bus-stop-like’ setting with benches in the chamber.

Cella Septichora is basically a pretty big (actually the biggest) burial chamber of one reach citizen of the Roman Imperium. It's discovered in the 19th and 20th century, but made visible around the time, it received the status "World Heritage" in 2000. I'm not sure, if the idea to make it to a "Visitor Center" was very well. Because, it's "just" an entrance to some of the chambers from the 04th century and not a "tourist information", what the name would let us suppose. I'm pretty sure, that the idea, to connect all the - up to the establishing this centre - discovered burial chambers from the period above is just fantastic! Imagine: all the chambers are under the today's earth level - but, on the level of the 04th century - connected with each other. You have so the feeling, to walk in an medieval cemetery. My "small problem" is even that: I'm unable to live through, as the 04th century would be right now... And I seriously don't know why is that so... There are many very good videos (simulations) shown on screens on spots all over the "under the earth complex", which help you visualize the period of building this chambers.

Very nicely built, late Roman age heritage 3 meters under the curret city level.

Very impressive place.