We spent an afternoon wandering around Rome, making our way through different neighborhoods, and came across the Largo di Torre Argentina entirely by accident. It looked significant, so we walked over and read up on what we were seeing. Turns out this is where it is commonly believed that Julius Caesar met his et tu end. Rome, right? There's no avoiding sites of staggering historic importance. The site is now a sort of open square, fenced off in such a way that you can't just walk in but can see everything from the street. It contains four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre, apparently the first permanent theatre to be built in Rome, completed in 55 BC. Julius Caesar was assassinated at Pomepy's Theatre, so I guess even if it didn't happen within the square, it was certainly close enough. Two thousand years and change later, Largo di Torre Argentina became an official cat sanctuary, with a shelter opening in 1993. My husband visited Rome in 1997 and remembers seeing cats everywhere. He says there are noticeably fewer now, and I think we only saw one when we visited this square. Though did I see a cat, or do I just know, reading about the place now, that I was maybe supposed to see one? I honestly can't say. But in my mind, I can picture a cat, fluffy and grimy, resting by the fence. The picture of Caesar is less defined, but I can see him there too, leaving his blood in the square. read more

This open-air historic site includes (1) the ruins of the ancient Roman building where Caesar was assassinated and (2) cats. You can see most of the cats (and ruins) from the perimeter of the site. However, if you want to go down to ground level and get a closer look at the ruins and some signs explaining what you're looking at, you can get an entry ticket for €7. The cats are pretty friendly and may approach you. read more

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Largo di Torre Argentina, the only place in Rome where you can ponder brutal political betrayal while a cat licks itself on top of a 2,000 year-old altar. However, I didn't see any cats. Here lies the sacred spot where Julius Caesar got the ultimate performance review from his people including 23 stab wounds and a collective you're not our guy anymore bro. The ruins themselves are classic Rome: four ancient temples labeled A through D, because why bother with gods' names when the alphabet exists? No signs, no context, just a sunken pit of history in the middle of a busy intersection. You'll peer down and think, Wow, something very important probably happened here, and you'd be right. But don't expect Rome to spell it out for you. read more

Told us they were closed because there was too many people yet there was no one inside. Mind you closing time was 4:30 and it was 3:30 when we went. Other people in line also said they went yesterday and said the same thing. read more

Largo di Torre Argentina is an interesting ancient Roman square. It is the site of four Roman temples and Pompey's Theater. Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Curia of Pompey which is believed to be in this square. The four temples were originally labelled A, B, C, and D when they were first excavated. Temple A was built in the 3rd century BCE. It may have been the Temple of Juturna. It was later rebuilt as a church. The apse still exists. Temple B is a circular temple, or tholos. It was built in 101 BCE and dedicated to Fortuna Huiusce Diei, "the Fortune of This Day." The colossal statue was found during excavations and spared this site from demolition. Six columns still remain from this ancient Roman temple. Temple C is the oldest. It dates back to the 4th or 3rd century BCE. It was dedicated to Feronia, the ancient Italic goddess of fertility. Temple D is the largest of the four. It dates back to the 2nd century BCE. It was dedicated to Lares Permarini, the protector of sailors. Today, excavations are still ongoing. There is also a large sanctuary here for stray cats. read more

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Ruins + cat rescue! Cats are visible from up high when you walk around the ruins. The cats are well cared for. FYI, staff does not allow photos inside. read more

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An ancient Roman square and the site of four temples, this was the temporary meeting place for the Roman Senate. It is believed that Julius Cesar was assasinated here. I happened upon these ruins while walking through the charming Monti neighborhood. That's one of the things I love so much about Rome. One minute you are in a shop or boutique or even a busy street and a few feet later you among ruins where people walked and lived 1700 years ago And where the ancient history we have read about took place. They are still doing execavations here and there are a few signs along the way discussing the historical significance of some of the structures. Within these ruins there is a Torre Argentina cat sanctuary, the ruins providing a place, a safe haven for many feral cats. There are volunteers who feed the cats, provide healthcare and treatment. Some are available for adoption. You can go online and make a donation. As a cat lover, I'm happy they have a place that is somewhat safe but it also saddens me because it's a rough life and no way to help them all. I feel the same when in Greece or Turkey where cats are everywhere. read more

This is a very special place you must visit in Rome. Walking in the historic center, you will see a large area of excavations and then you'll notice cats! You'll see the famous stairs where Julius Caesar was killed. The site was first excavated in 1929, and since then Rome's cats congregated naturally in the area. The ruins became the cat sanctuary. Many of the 150 cats are injured or disabled. The cat ladies, or "gattare" have given so much love to the cats. You can make a donation online. Please check them out. They organize adoptions, vaccinations, food, and health care for the cats. Some of the cats are even have names. It's a special treat to be here on the Ides of March when the reenact Caesar's assassination. It's a very peaceful place where you'll meet a lot of volunteers. read more

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Personale orribile, esperienza orribile Sono passato oggi a trovare i gatti e mi hanno subito detto di andarmene perché era "troppo occupato". C'erano solo altre 2 persone lì. Questa volta sono venuto a Roma per vedere questi gatti e le ragazze erano così incredibilmente scortesi che hanno rovinato il mio viaggio. Spero che imparino le buone maniere, perché avevo intenzione di fare una donazione enorme oggi. Ora, conoscendo le donne che lavorano lì, la loro maleducazione e la loro impazienza, I non donerà mai alla tua causa. Pensavo che qualcuno lì dovesse sapere che stai spaventando i ricchi visitatori che avevano pianificato i loro viaggi intorno ai gatti. Che peccato e che delusione. Lascerò questa recensione ovunque online per avvisare le persone di NON visitare, poiché verrà prontamente chiesto loro di andarsene, in modo molto sgarbato, dalle donne che lavorano lì. La mia speranza è che impedisca ad altri di venire nella tua posizione. Buona fortuna. read more

I'm a cat lover and I want to save them all (I have 3 adopted adult cats at the moment with more fosters on the way), so I was so happy to have stumbled upon the Torre Argentina cat sanctuary one night while taking an evening stroll around Rome. I first stopped to look at the ruins (it still amazes me how there are so many ancient ruins just right in the middle of the busy streets and hustle and bustle traffic of Rome), but these ruins are different: they provide a safe haven for the town's homeless cats! Torre Argentina has roughly 130 feline friends who call the ruins their home (and among the oldest temples in Rome (400-300 BC) at that)! It's staffed by volunteers who take care of the kitties seven days a week. Many of the cats are available for adoption too. There are official visiting hours posted but anyone can come by anytime to take a look at the kitties from afar. It's one of my favorite things to do in the city, as some of the resident cats will come over to say hello. Remember that these are wild, feral cats, so don't be surprised if you get scratched, bitten, or even peed on. (Yeah, all three have happened to me). read more

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Psst... want to look at some cats? Not so hidden amongst the below sidewalk-level Roman ruins of Largo di Torre Argentina are a whole lot of cats. Stumbling upon this place I'd previously read about, it took me only a few minutes of "Look! There's another cat!" before I wised up to what I was experiencing. Torre Argentina is a cat sanctuary. You can lean against the surrounding fencing and play the "how many cats can I spot" game or you can wander down a flight of stairs and straight into the business end of the sanctuary. The business end: Well, be warned. As you make your way into this area you'll see cats wandering in and out the door. Inside, you'll see cats in beds, cats trying to open cupboards, cats in cages, and cats wandering freely. You'll also smell all of that and - whew - does that ever set your olfactory bulb aflame. The business end is where you might go to adopt a cat, make a donation to the sanctuary, or learn more about their work. For inexplicable reasons, all roads in Rome seemed to lead to Torre Argentina so I played the cat spotting game many times, day and night, never desirous of heading back into the building itself. Rome is literally strewn with ruins. The presence of all these cats is what makes these particular ruins some of the most fun to look at. read more

Torre Argentina - Cat sanctuary. Can you spot cats amongst the ruins? It's fun to spot them; there's a lot. - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

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I paid $15 to take a taxi here. I was super excited. After a few minutes, I saw a sign about adopting from a distance. I wanted to make monthly donations so sponsor a cat so I decided to inquire. Surprisingly, the lady wouldn't let me. She told me to hurry up and go. I was super confused by her attitude. I told her I'm deaf and can't hear her. She kept urging me to leave. ‍ read more

One of Rome's most rewarding surprises, Torre Argentina has become a cat sanctuary and even includes a cat shelter. You can walk down the steps into the cat shelter and play with the cats. There's no admission fee. However, you can virtually adopt the cats here at whatever $-level you are comfortable with. We ended up playing with cats for about an hour and ended up virtually adopting one of them. The shelter was exceptional in giving us photos of the cat and a little narrative of the cat's history. You even get email updates on your adopted cat periodically from the shelter. Overall, it's a wonderfully run non-profit that you should stop into if you love cats! read more

I love kitty cats. Kitty cats are awesome. I love historical architecture. Historical architecture is awesome. I love organizations that take care of vulnerable kitty cats. This place takes care of vulnerable kitty cats. They have a TNR (trap, neuter, return) program that sterilizes feral and stray cats in the city. They feed said kitty cats. They provide veterinary care to said kitty cats. Many of the cats who live in these ruins have health issues or are elderly. So, they aren't as easy to get adopted. This place takes them in and cares for them. They take donations but don't charge an admission to come visit the kitties. You can't wander around the ruins at the moment because there is a restoration project in process. But, you can visit the small indoor facility and pet the kitties. Kitties. read more

During the course of my wandering in Rome in 2011, I stumbled across this fascinating set of ruins and archaeology right in the middle of buses going by and pedestrians on sidewalks. Not much for organized touring or signs pointing out the way, but there was a sign in English explaining the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina. Four temples have been unearthed, dating the area back to the fourth century BC. As well, it's believed that Julius Caesar was killed here. That's just... old. Sadly, it seems that the cat sanctuary that lives here is under some political pressure to close. read more

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Very important historic sights goes back to early 2nd to late 4th BC. Sight of four ancient temples and where conspiracy against Julius Caesar took place. Now you find stray cats. No feeding is allow for the cats. Noticed the different in levels from the streets compare to the ancient sights! read more

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No one is surprised that one of the favorite things I did on my vacation was pet kitties where Julius Caesar was stabbed. Torre Argentina has a fairly substantial kitty population. Along one side a non-profit cares for the cats, helps them get adopted, and cares for the ones that can't make it on their own. You are welcome to come inside and play with the kitties that cannot come outside for whatever reason. I spent a bunch of time there making sure every kitty I touched purred. I also bought some adorable kitty tea towels. I love them all so much. And you can go outside and see the exact spot where the "Et tu Brute" went down, as well as some marvelous temple ruins. History, architecture, kitty cats--only in Rome. read more

The Largo di Torre Argentina is an example of a "travel serendipity". Sometimes the best parts about traveling are unplanned. The Largo di Torre Argentina is a square that comprises of the remains of four Roman temples and part of Pompey's Theatre. It was also the temporary site of the meeting place of the Roman senate (curia) while the main curia was being moved in the Roman Forum. Because of this it is infamously noted for being the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated. I didn't know of the site's historical significance until after the fact. I did use it as a landmark that was closest to my hotel. Though I took taxi to get here the bus lines 40 and 64 make stops in front of the ruins. What I did notice upon arrival from Termini is the presence of cats walking about and making their home in the ruins. I love cats and this was the closest thing to a cat cafe encountered during my travels, except no coffee and you can't actually go in the ruins and touch the cats. Turns out that due to Rome's no-kill rule on cats, various sanctuaries have been built for the cats to roam. You can also go here should you wish to adopt a cat yourself or actually interact with the cats. Apparently you can also buy cat-themed merchandise with proceeds supporting the sanctuary. While I didn't visit the sanctuary itself I stopped by the ruins one evening on my way back to the hotel. I spent about 30 minutes just looking at cats. After a full day of sightseeing I just wanted to immerse myself "in the moment". Apparently in 2020 the ruins will be open to the public. Not sure what will happen to the sanctuary afterwards. read more

To summarize this place briefly: history and cats. Yes, this was the place Julius Caesar was assassinated. Unfortunately, it is quite run down! It's nice to briefly see - but I feel like the real draw here is now the cat sanctuary. The site is now home to approximate 130 cats, and the cat ladies (a volunteer group I believe) take care of them, nurse them back to good health and then (if possible) adopt them out. It is really neat to see! Down the stairs you can stop by and see a number of cats, play with them for a bit and buy something from the friendly cat ladies to help support their cause. If you're an animal lover, this is a great spot to spend 10-15 minutes of your time! read more

In the midst of the city, near Centro Storico, dozens of cats are roaming freely at the archeological site - what an amazing idea! Absolutely nothing wrong with that. I applaud to whoever came up with this idea, and made it happen. The archeological site is closed to public access, therefore is a perfect sanctuary for the cats. You can watch them from a distance and enjoy the site immensely while on your sightseeing duty. They are cared for by volunteers from the pet adoption agency. All animals look happy and healthy, they are fixed and vaccinated, seen by the vet as need be, and fed well from what I could see - they are quite husky, with fluffy fur, very much engaged into exploring the surroundings. Amazing! read more

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#163-2016: First off, lemme just give a SHOUT OUT to the AMAZING group of volunteers that allow this cat sanctuary to run (almost entirely) smoothly and effectively. It is a 365-days-a-year commitment for these generous individuals, which allows these cute little (some HUGE) furballs to enjoy their Roman ruin stay. There are on average 150 cats, spayed and neutered and followed by a veterinarian squad, ensuring their well being. They are fed and cared for by the volunteers and you can contribute with food donations as well as long-distance adoption of the felines. You can also drop by and ask to spend sometimes with the cats, most are willing to be pet (albeit on their own free will and for a short period of time). I simply adore this place, so soothing and calm amon the frenetic way of life of modern times. Though the ruins are right in the middle of traffic in as busy intersection, no cat goes wandering around in dangerous zones, and the place is truly peaceful. I recommend ANYONE to drop by and admire these cats laying around... Please refer to the link below for info on the cat shelter http://www.romancats.com/torreargentina/en/introduction.php read more

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Do you love cats? Do you miss your cat at home? Pay a visit to the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary and get happy. This was our absolute favorite place in Rome. The Torre Argentina is a veritable Roman ruins, having been excavated in the early 1900s under Mussolini (believe it or not, the dictator was responsible for many of the regularly visited Roman archaeological excavations and restorations). The ruins would be a sight to see on its own. The ruins are a series of four temples which predate the Colosseum and Roman forum, dating back to the 3rd and 4th century BCE. They are free to look at and are surrounded by a sidewalk in the middle of a traffic circle. What makes this place even more special is that there are volunteers who run a sanctuary for feral cats who need a home. The Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary is a home to hundreds of cats who are available for adoption, but otherwise are free to roam from the safe haven of the cat shelter to the grounds of the ruins. The cats rule the ruins! My husband and I visited the shelter and were instantly melted by the cat sanctuary operation. They have spayed/neutered something like 42,000 cats over the course of 23 years. All the workers are volunteers. And all the cats live in harmony. I could have stayed and played with the cats for hours, but I am not so great with breathing heavy cat dander air and smelling cat pee. But, it was wonderful to go outside and see the cats roaming the ruins. My husband and I bought a laser pointer from a solicitor by the Spanish Steps and played with the cats outside for a good hour. Finally, a functional tchotchke! If you buy a laser pointer, they will tell you 25 euros, but we haggled down to 5. Also, I'm not sure if the cat sanctuary volunteers are actually okay with the laser pointer. Obviously, do not point it in the cats' eyes. read more

Torre Argentina - Cats in the Torre Argentina ruins - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

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Cats. Lots of cats. Lots, lots, lots of cats. Caaaaaats!!! What you expect, it's a cat sanctuary! Yes, in the middle of the city. They are the current residents and royals in this archeological complex... Sleeping on the old broken columns and wandering around the ruins. Quite a sight. Otherwise, it is an old and dusty site, with leftovers of Pompei theater. Still pretty cool to see. read more

Torre Argentina - Cats, cats and more cats... - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

I am a history nerd. Like, a big ol' history nerd who loves all things history. And when I travel the world, the biggest historical sites are always at the top of my must see list. I'd be a fool to go to Rome and not seek out one of the single most important sites in human history: the spot of Julius Caesar's assassination on the Ides of March. Thanks to Shakespeare, we all know that Caesar was killed on the steps of the Senate; most folks, including many totally incorrect travel guides, assume this means the Senate building in the Forum (ie: the Curia Julia). In reality, for reasons unbeknownst to historians, at the time of Caesar's death, the Senate was meeting at the Theater of Pompey. The Theater of Pompey is mostly under the modern buildings (which, interestingly, still follow its arched shape if you look closely!), but there is a small exposed part that is now called the Largo di Torre Argentina. My biggest beef with Italy is that when you compare it to other places of similar historical importance, like Egypt, their historical sites simply aren't well maintained. Largo di Torre Argentina is a perfect example of this. The site is ruins, which is totally fine, but the ruins are not as well preserved or reconstructed as many similar ruin sites in the world. The curia that is partially visible here is the scene of what is quite truly one of the most important events in human history-- an event virtually everyone knows about, one that arguably changed the course of world history forever. But you would hardly know if you were just coming by. There's a small sign in English and Italian that talks about the site. . . which dedicates a small section at the end to Caesar, briefly explaining in a sentence or two that this is the site of his assassination. As the sign tells you, there's a tree planted roughly in the spot where Caesar was killed, but that's all you get. Worse yet, you can't go into the site at all. . . but cats can. As many other reviewers here rave about, the site is a cat sanctuary. Look, I love animals, but a cat sanctuary? What? Anyway, this is an important site and you should definitely see it. I suspect most folks aren't as particular as I am about this, so you'll enjoy it. I mean, over all, I enjoyed it as well, but it sort of bummed me out to see such an important historical site not treated with the regard it ought to be. I mean, seriously: cats? CATS? read more

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Upon arrival in Rome, the columns of Torre Argentina were some of the first ruins I spotted and I was fascinated by these relics in the middle of this highly trafficked square as our taxi zoomed by, even before I knew of the feline residents of this special place. As an avid cat lover and rescuer myself, I was thrilled to learn of the kitties residing here and the people/organization that cares for them. Stray cats, many with a variety of health issues, are spayed and neutered, given medical treatment, and allowed to reside here. Those that are adoptable have the opportunity to find homes. All are socialized and well-loved by visitors and volunteers. Visitors and donations are welcomed and appreciated. Because I was missing my own fur babies at home, this was a wonderful find for me, and the special people who care for these cats are lovely to visit with. read more

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It's a bit odd to have a cat sanctuary in one of the areas of old Roman ruins. Supposedly according to myth Julius Caesar was killed in this square back in the day! We used this as our landmark while spending our week in Rome as we were staying right across the river in Trastevere. So we walked by here most every day for a week. You could always see cats lazing around below in the ruins. There has been talk of cleaning it up and getting rid of all the stray cats because of sanitary conditions. I can't imagine keep cats in Roman ruins is a desirable thing for the city of Roma. Or that Julius Caesar would be proud that the place of his death is a cat shelter now! read more

Torre Argentina - Beautiful Roman ruins with the cats lazing around. - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

If you love cats - I do - you'll love this place. Not only are the ruins in the Piazza amazing - four temples and Pompey's theatre too - but there is also a cat sanctuary. The sanctuary looks after lost, crippled and feral cats in Rome on a no-kill basis (though all cats are neutered). The work is caried out by volunteers and donations are welcome (see http://www.romancats.com for details). It's quite a sight seeing the traffic whirl about the square, whilst cats snooze in contentment or strike attitudes of mutual antipathy in the quiet heart of the sunken square amidst the ruined temples . . . . read more

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I loveee this place. There's actually a cat sanctuary here. They let the cats roam around and live in the ruins. I love that they're taken care of and welcomed. The staff downstairs are nice and you can adopt/donate there as well. This was honestly my favorite part of Rome. read more

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Everywhere we went in Italy, my boyfriend and I would take pictures of cats we came across. Loved that Italy protects their animals. We were thrilled to hear about this place. It is pretty cool. We walked by it first at night and didn't realize what it was until we went there the next day. I circled the whole square block and went down into the refuge. Poor cats! So glad that they have this place to go to! It was really hot and humid there when we went though, so not too many cats out. We went back again in the evening and way more cats out. Some came up to street level. We loved taking pictures of them and visiting them. I even bought a calendar of them to support them. read more

This is a great hidden place to visit in Rome. The cats are friendly and the volunteers welcoming. Do go down the stairs to say hi! The shelter itself is not in the ruins but tucked under the street. The people work hard to improve life for the cats and reduce the stray population with a spay and neuter program. Contrary to what other reviews may imply, the shelter was not placed at the archaeological site because it was a good place for a shelter--rather, the cats moved in and the shelter is an organisation that came after to take care of them with minimal impact. Certainly the cats seem very happy with the arrangement! read more

Wow. Apparently this site is where Julius Caesar was assassinated...think Rome is the winner for understatement for that. I'm not sure why they decided to mention that in passing as though it were an after thought. In the US, we'd probably have flashing neon signs pointed at it. But whatever, it's nice that it's free to see for a change. Seems like Rome nickels and dimes you, but one of the most important historical sites is free to see. In keeping with making this place an after thought, the place is now a cat sanctuary. Cats are everywhere, usually sunning themselves. Overall, I recommend stopping by...short walk from Spanish Steps, the Forum, Colosseum and other major sites. read more

Caesar Meets His End The stories leading up to the assassination of Caesar are fascinating, and how he came to this location is but one of them. A good tour guide can explain why Largo di Torre Argentina deserves more attention than it receives. read more

These are the ruins of four Roman temples and Pompey's Theatre - the location where Julius Caesar was believed to be assassinated. It's a beautiful piece of ruins in the middle of a square in the middle of a city full of beautiful pieces of ruins. More interestingly, this is the location of a tiny, no-kill, cat shelter that doesn't have an address, isn't connected to the sewer system, and has a ceiling height of less than 5 feet in most places. But they do such amazing work! They have over 130 cats that they are trying to adopt out. The cats come and go as they please, from the ruins to the shelter and their little garden. They sterilize and vaccinate all of them, then try to adopt them out. I ended up adopting (distance) a beautiful boy with neurological problems (like Parkinson's) named Giacinto. They gave me a picture and I can't wait for updates! It breaks your heart, but it's such a good place. If you're in Rome, and you love mews (and you can handle the smell for a few minutes), it's totally worth it. read more

This place is cute. It really is a cat sanctuary. I asked my friend who is studying in Rome about the place and apparently they really just bring all stray cats here to hang out. Fun fact: Julius Caesar was killed here! Otherwise, just more ruins and lots, and lots of cats. Good thing is you honestly won't even have to go out of your way to see this since it's pretty much in between the two main touristy areas so you'll probably walk pass it. read more

Torre Argentina - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

We were walking down the street and literally stumbled upon this site by random chance. While not as beautifully restored as other Roman sites, sometimes it's best to leave things as found and let the beauty of the ruins take centre stage. While you're not allowed onto the site to walk amongst the ruins, there are numerous vantage points to fully comprehend the beauty of these ruins. read more

My air bnb for my trip to Rome overlooked this sanctuary. A great idea for the middle of the city, but also kind of bizarre--a volunteer-run outdoor cat sanctuary in some ruins. Nothing I'd seek out on a trip, but a quirky fun spot. read more

Torre Argentina - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Largo di Torre Argentina is a large square located in Rome where the ruins of four Roman Republican temples stand in various states along with the remains of Pompey's Theatre. The temples were constructed between 101BC and 2BC and were reconstructed in 80AD after fires destroyed most of the buildings. This is also the location where Julius Caesar is believed to have been assassinated. As with most other ruins in and around Rome one can only marvel at the splendor of what once was, though the price paid by those who actually had to build the temples was enormous. Throughout the huge square are columns that remain standing, as well as chunks of the temples scattered about. It can take quite a while to absorb it all, and there are many vantage points from which to capture images. Would have been nice it the place could have been better maintained, though I would imagine that cost could be enormous. read more

Torre Argentina - Ruins at Largo di Torre Argentina - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

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What an amazing place amidst the ruble! If you love cats this is a must! Don't let the place fool you, look from above but then go down the steps below to see the many cats that are cared for here! Such a great service and an example of caring. read more

I found the shelter easily, thanks to the sign with the cat at the top of the stairs. pretty obvious. There were cats laying happily in the sun, some in flower pots, very peaceful and well cared for. I went into the converted cave like rooms, and was warmly greeted by volunteers. They showed me around, i got to meet some of the older cats, and they all looked very well cared for and content. Very soft fur. I hung out for an hour, petted and sat with some cats, purchased some stuff to help the shelter. They are doing lovely work here and I am very happy I came. read more

They do so much with so little here, it's impressive! If I'm correct, I think they are also No Kill and they do the spay/neuter release thing-it is nice that the cats are free to roam. The ruins are beautiful, very different from many of the kept-up monuments, but the wear of time can be lovely as well. This place was basically heaven to me; where helping stray cats and amazing history meet. I must confess this was a daily stop for me. read more