Saint Clement Basilica

Well, without digging mine out, I would expect in the section on "Rome" attractions

Yes. I went through it several times already but just cant find it! Cant find it in the index either..

Look for San Clemente in Laterno

https://www.romeing.it/basilica-di-san-clemente/

You can't find it because it's not in the Italy book. It is in the Rome guidebook.

Oh..Ok. I thought it would be covered in the Italy book.

I have heard it is a worth seeing place, what do you guys think (I have about 3 full days in Rome - one for Venice)

Thank you!

Did you click on the link? It is well worth seeing. It's unique because of the lower and much older levels.

We were there just last week in a group with a local guide. With the guide, it was pretty interesting -- old frescoes and a Mithraic altar and ancient tunnels. If I had been there without a guide I am pretty sure I would not have appreciated it at all. Knowing what we were seeing and putting it in context made it worthwhile for us. So it depends on what your interests are, I think. It's not like going to the Colosseum, which even if you are ignorant of the history, you can still get something out of the visit.

Speaking from personal experience, I did not have a tour guide, but had an interesting, informative and enjoyable visit.

A guide would obviously provide additional enrichment, but is not a necessity to have a worthwhile visit.

Absolutely worth going for a visit. We saw it with a great guide, who made it so much more enjoyable than what we could have done ourselves. It is one of my favorite churches in Rome, very unique.

Mei

Thank you everyone!

i really appreciate your help..

I have the 2010 book and San Clemente is mentioned in the section titled "Pilgrims Rome"

Definitely worthwhile!

I have the 2010 book and San Clemente is mentioned in the section titled "Pilgrims Rome"

Sometime between '10 and '18, that section has disappeared from the Rome section of the Italy book.

And, agree with the others, it is a fascinating place to visit, one of my favorites. It makes the layers of Rome very real!

Go to Wikipedia, type churches of Rome in the search bar. You will find San Clemente listed under 4th century churches. Amazing amount of info on one of the very best churches in Rome. The more you know the more you will appreciate! The courtyard with fountain is delightful.

Brad

San Clemente is cool! It's about 1/2 way between Colosseum and St. John Lateran complex. It's closer to Colosseum. If you have just about any Rome Map (i.e. streetwise map), you can find it. I recommend Streetwise Map for Rome. This is a famous church. You can online search for info. on it. Try Wikipedia and youtube.
Great Book: Author - Tylenda
Title: The Pilgrim's Guide to Rome's Principle Churches.

"San Clemente is cool!"

And really, it is really cool....especially on a hot day! First trip to Rome and the nephews and I were looking for someplace out of the heat. I dragged them in there, it was excellent. Loved the layers down to the Temple of Mithras AND the fact that it had to be 20 degrees cooler down on that lower level. I don't generally pick my sights based on where I can get out of the heat but it worked this time!