Museums · London
London Mithraeum
In or near City of London.
London Mithraeum — mithraeum discovered at Walbrook, London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bank · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the London Mithraeum, the nearest railway station is Bank, located 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is EC4N 4TR.
About
London Mithraeum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 300. Constructed primarily of stone. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Part of Bloomberg London. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q66045863. Wikidata describes it as: "mithraeum discovered at Walbrook, London, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5127°, -0.0917°.
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Heritage listing
The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman Mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954. The entire site was relocated to permit continued construction and this temple of the mystery god Mithras became perhaps the most famous 20th-century Roman discovery in London.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The London Mithraeum is a cultural space that features the ancient Temple of Mithras, which has been relocated to its original site. Visitors can explore a collection of Roman artifacts discovered during excavations, as well as contemporary art installations that reflect the site's historical significance.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman Mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954. The entire site was relocated to permit continued construction and this temple of the mystery god Mithras became perhaps the most famous 20th-century Roman discovery in London.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5127, -0.0917
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4N 4TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Bank — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; Mo off; Th[1] 10:00-20:00; Dec 25-26 off; Jan 01 off
- Official site
- www.londonmithraeum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1408799 (CC0)
- wikipedia: London Mithraeum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: London Mithraeum, Bloomberg’s European headquarters, London (25502116578).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Mithraeum?
- London Mithraeum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4N 4TR), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is London Mithraeum?
- London Mithraeum — mithraeum discovered at Walbrook, London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Mithraeum?
- The nearest railway station is Bank, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4N 4TR.
- When was London Mithraeum built?
- Dates from the Roman period.
- Is London Mithraeum a listed building?
- London Mithraeum is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is London Mithraeum free to visit?
- Yes, London Mithraeum is free to enter.
- How do I get to London Mithraeum?
- The nearest railway station is Bank, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4N 4TR.