Gatti di Roma and the death of Julius Caesar

If you are looking for something to do to get yourself involved in a worthy cause and get an excellent opportunity to study part of the Roman touristic experience at close distance, you may want to visit and look into volunteering at the Cat Sanctuary at Largo Argentina. In the past, the sanctuary has lead tours of the perimeter of the ruins, which includes the location where Julius Caesar may have been murdered. Post a comment on the days/times if you find out.

A visit to the sanctuary can be trying because you bear witness to horrors that others have inflicted on animals. It is also quite rewarding insofar as the volunteers there keep this space afloat and take care of the Gatti di Roma. Their gift shop is also a unique place to pick up a souvenir with proceeds going back to the animals.

Two summers ago (don’t get any ideas) a group of students in the CAS Rome program found a 6 week old kitten on the streets of Testacchio and began taking care of her. When the kitten decided to adopt us, the sanctuary was kind enough to file the necessary paperwork for us to bring her home. Penelope is currently vacationing in Pittsburgh.