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Domus Aurea
Sight4.6 · 3 9184.5 · 1 505≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~26 €1.8 km from the center
The lavish landscaped palace of Roman Emperor Nero, erected on the Oppian Hill after the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. Hidden beneath modern parkland, its subterranean chambers preserve the pioneering octagonal vaulted hall and colourful frescoes by the painter Fabullus, which inspired Renaissance masters to coin the term 'grotesque'. Immersive weekend guided tours feature VR headsets depicting its original marble splendor.
Highlights
- Underground ruins of Emperor Nero's legendary palace complex
- Groundbreaking ancient Roman octagonal vaulted domed hall
- Antique frescoes by Fabullus that inspired the Renaissance grotesque style
- Immersive guided tours equipped with virtual reality reconstructions
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 17:00 |
What’s nearby
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Moses (Michelangelo)
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Pedestal of colossus of Nero
4 min walk · 350 m
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