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Rick Steves Warns Tourists To Avoid A Popular Historic Attraction In Rome

By Jenna Busch

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According to travel pro Rick Steves, one spot to skip when visiting Rome is the ancient Mamertine Prison, which allegedly once held the apostles Peter and Paul.
The Mamertine Prison is the oldest prison in Rome. It was built in the 7th century B.C., and today, the church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami sits on top of it.
You can see some of the facade and two cells with an upper and lower level, and it's around $11 for a ticket. However, there are much better things to do in Rome.
As Rick Steves says on his website, "Any artifacts have been removed and today it's run by a tour bus company ... for a cheesy 'multimedia' walk-through."