By Asia London Palomba – January 13, 2026

From imperial residences to apartment complexes and temples, these hidden sites offer a new window into Rome’s layered past.

For those not so keen on adventure, the Vicus Caprarius, a small archaeological complex located about 30 feet underground, around the corner from the Trevi Fountain, provides a more relaxed view into this world. Also known as the City of Water, the Vicus Caprarius holds the remains of an imperial-age insula, an multi-story apartment complex that was later transformed into a luxurious private domus, and one of the collection and distribution cisterns for the Aqua Virgo, one of Rome’s 11 aqueducts. Built in 19 B.C., it’s the only aqueduct still in use today ...READ MORE