Cave of Mitreo

The Mithraeum of Duino is a rarity: it's the only one in Europe located in a natural cavity, where the cult of the god Mithras was practiced, spread throughout the Roman world from the end of the 1st century AD until the triumph of Christianity.

At the foot of Monte Hermada, which has been theatre of war between 1915 and 1917, is located a small cave in which people worshiped the solar deity.

Inside the cave of Mitreo there are two benches and a limestone where, during the religious ceremonies, the bread was broken.

The Cave of Mitreo is one of the most ancient temples in the world which is located inside a cave.

Opening hours

Saturday : 10.00-12.00 (starting at 9.45) or on request

Grotta del Mitreo
Duino-Aurisina (TS)
Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici del Friuli Venezia Giulia
Phone +39 040 4261411
sba-fvg@beniculturali.it

For detailed and up-to-date information on access with pets, please contact the structure.