London Mithraeum (Temple of Mithras)
Museum · Bank, England
The London Mithraeum displays a Roman temple below modern ground level, reached by descending from the street-level entrance at 12 Walbrook. Admission is free, and the operator states that 'Pre-booked tickets are not required but to guarantee entry, we encourage visitors to book a free ticket in advance'. It opens Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 18.00, Sunday 12.00 to 17.00, Wednesday during term time 12.30 to 18.00 and the first Thursday of the month 10.00 to 20.00, closed Mondays and on 25 and 26 December and 1 January. Visits are self-guided and take approximately one hour.
History
The temple was found on the Walbrook in 1954, moved away from its original site, and later returned to a position close to where it was excavated, beneath the Bloomberg building. It is listed Grade II, NHLE 1391846, on 25 January 2007, under the entry name 'TEMPLE OF MITHRAS'.
Visit
12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA
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