Clivus Scauri Archaeological Site

The Clivus Scauri is an ancient street that runs along the Caelian Hill in Rome and preserves stretches of Roman and medieval urban fabric. It is part of the city’s network of historic slopes and avenues linking hilltop areas with lower districts.

On and beside the street visitors can see sections of ancient paving, masonry and building fronts that mark successive phases of urban use. The street today is a quiet historic thoroughfare that passes near several notable churches and monuments on the Caelian.

The Clivus Scauri dates to the Roman period and remained in use through late antiquity and the medieval era, acquiring characteristics of successive building campaigns and repairs. Its surviving sections illustrate continuity of urban circulation across many centuries.

The street lies on the Caelian Hill in Rome’s historic centre, within walking distance of the Colosseum and other major archaeological areas of the city.

• Visible ancient fabric: Surviving stretches of paving, retaining walls and building fronts give a sense of the original Roman street alignment through the Caelian Hill.

The Clivus Scauri is on the Caelian Hill, a short walk southeast from the Colosseum. From Colosseo metro (Line B), walk up Via Capo d’Africa and follow signs toward the Caelian; the street is accessible on foot from many central sites.

• The Clivus Scauri is a short archaeological stretch-combine it with other nearby Roman sites like the Caelian Hill for a fuller walk.
• Visit early to avoid the peak heat and to watch morning light reveal carved details.
• Bring a printed map-some street-level markers are small and easily missed.