Castrum Novum reopened by GATC

The Gruppo Archeologico del Territorio Cerite (GATC) has completed maintenance operations that make the Castrum Novum archaeological area accessible again. Volunteer work improved site safety and accessibility, allowing public visits and educational activities to resume.

Work carried out

• Removal of winter coverings and cleaning of exposed areas;
• Vegetation clearance to reveal excavation fronts and pathways;
• Restoration of access routes to enhance visitor safety;
• Support for ongoing research activities and archaeological investigations.

Education and partnerships

Thanks to the volunteers' commitment, Castrum Novum is again an educational resource: pupils from the "Vignacce" school in Santa Marinella, together with Spanish students involved in an exchange, recently explored the excavations. Activities are carried out in cooperation with the Polo Museale Civico to improve accessibility and site promotion.

Guided tours and schedule

• Weekly tours: every Sunday, guided tour at 10:30 AM;
• Special dates: Saturday, 20 June 2026 and Saturday, 27 June 2026, at 4:00 PM;
• Price: €8.00 (includes guided tour and entry to the site's museums).

How to join and practical info

For information and bookings contact the Polo Museale Civico ticket office at +39 392 3025990. The complex includes the Museum of the Sea and Ancient Navigation, the Castle Museum, the Early Christian Church, the village and the keep.

Location

Address: SS1 Km 52, 00058 Santa Severa (RM), Italy. Coordinates: 42.0159584, 11.9569431.

The renewed commitment of cultural volunteers demonstrates how local initiatives can directly protect and enhance archaeological heritage.