Domus Aurea

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  • Domus Aurea
  • Type: domus
    Period: Imperiale (Succeeding to the Republican period characterized by the monumental renovation Rome with superb residences (Domus Aurea) and magnificent buildings (Pantheon))

    Address: Via della Domus Aurea - Giardini di Colle Oppio
    (Centro Storico)
    Zone: Rione I Monti

    Horary: 9h - 19h 45 the monument is closed until further notice. Since October 26, 2014 you can enter the site of the Domus Aurea with guided tours every weekend.
    Ticket: € 5,00 (obbligatory reservation € 1,00)
    Phone: 0639967700
  • The published information is subject to change, so we suggest you telephone to confirm.

  • Built by emperor Nero, it had to be the largest and richest residence ever raised. It was named Domus Aurea (gold House) thanks to its valuable decorations and prestigious furniture.

Location and History

It is situated on the Oppian hill in "via della Domus Aurea". The sumptuous Nero's villa was closed to visitors during the 80's; since June 25th 1999 you can again visit and appreciated it. It was built after the disastrous fire occurred in 64 A.D.

Description

The vast rooms are fully adorned with stucco-works and paintings, from which the Renaissance artists got their inspiration for that particular decoration called "grotesque". Of big effect the "Octagonal room" and the one of the "Golden Vault". Through a pre-planned itinerary of 32 rooms you can visit: the Ulysses and Polyphemus's room, the Golden Vault's room, Achilles Asciro's room, the complex of the Octagonal room and Hector and Andromache's room.


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Lucio Domizio Enobardo Nerone (Imperatore) costruì dopo il grande incendio che devastò Roma nel 64.

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