London 3-day Itinerary
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Where to go and what to see in London to get the most from your trip – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Annabelle Thorpe.
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London Mithraeum
Last updated: 03 May, 2023
Only discovered in 1954 during the rebuilding of London after The Blitz, these fascinating remains of a Roman temple dedicated to the god Mithras date back to the 3rd century AD.
The temple and was likely used as a place of worship and initiation for the secretive Mithraic cult. Visual, light and sound effects, along with thousands of Roman artefacts also found during excavations, transport you back to the site in AD 240.
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Destination Guide >Price: Free
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 8+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
Entry is free, but you must a ticket in advance online.
When to do it
The museum is open all year round, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday.
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