Summary
Rome has opened two new subway stations, including one beneath the Colosseum and another nearby, featuring displays of ancient artifacts discovered during construction. The new Metro C line has taken years to complete due to archaeological discoveries and other delays, with the full line expected to be finished by 2035.
Key Facts
- Rome opened two new subway stations near the Colosseum with museum-style displays of ancient artifacts.
- Artifacts include ceramic vases, plates, stone wells, and ruins of ancient baths.
- The Metro C subway line has faced delays due to archaeological finds, taking over 20 years to develop.
- The total cost of the Metro C line, with 31 stations planned, is approximately 7 billion euros ($8.3 billion).
- The Porta Metronia station, one stop from the Colosseum, features excavated military barracks from the second century.
- Over 500,000 artifacts have been found during the construction of the Metro C line.
- A museum will be opened in the future within the new Colosseum metro station.
