Explore Nero’s opulent palace with a guide, debunk myths, and experience a 3D virtual reconstruction of ancient Rome.
Explore Nero’s opulent palace with a guide, debunk myths, and experience a 3D virtual reconstruction of ancient Rome.
- Domus Aurea - Merely four years after the devastating fire that destroyed two-thirds of the city and claimed thousands of lives, Nero seized the opportunity to expand his palace on the Palatine Hill by constructing the Domus Aurea. Despite this, dissatisfaction among the Romans grew, leading to a decline in the emperor’s popularity and ultimately…
- Domus Aurea - Merely four years after the devastating fire that destroyed two-thirds of the city and claimed thousands of lives, Nero seized the opportunity to expand his palace on the Palatine Hill by constructing the Domus Aurea. Despite this, dissatisfaction among the Romans grew, leading to a decline in the emperor’s popularity and ultimately his suicide in June 68 AD.
Vespasian, the succeeding emperor, chose to construct the Colosseum on the site of Nero’s lake. By providing a venue for the popular gladiator games, he gained the favor of the Romans and distanced himself from the policies of the notorious Nero.
Fifty years later, Emperor Trajan buried Nero’s Golden House beneath a vast bath complex. The Domus Aurea faded into obscurity until it was rediscovered by Renaissance artists in the 1500s. This marked the beginning of the rediscovery of Ancient Rome’s forgotten cultural heritage, which can be explored on our tour.
- Intimate small-group experience
- Licensed English-speaking guide expert in history or archaeology
- Domus Aurea skip-the-line tickets with direct access to the site
- Intimate small-group experience
- Licensed English-speaking guide expert in history or archaeology
- Domus Aurea skip-the-line tickets with direct access to the site
- Snacks
- Snacks
Enter the largest archaeological complex still being excavated in Rome and walk with a knowledgeable guide through the many rooms of Nero’s palace that can be visited today. Delve into the tragic story of Emperor Nero, whose reign was marked by both lavish indulgence and growing unpopularity. Separate fact from fiction with your expert guide, debunking…
Enter the largest archaeological complex still being excavated in Rome and walk with a knowledgeable guide through the many rooms of Nero’s palace that can be visited today. Delve into the tragic story of Emperor Nero, whose reign was marked by both lavish indulgence and growing unpopularity. Separate fact from fiction with your expert guide, debunking myths surrounding the infamous fire of 64 AD.
Explore the sumptuous vaulted halls and hallways admiring spectacular frescoes that have been meticulously restored, some of them glittering with decorations that gave the palace the nickname of “Golden House”. Then put on the Oculus Rift offered during the visit and enjoy, in one of the inner halls of Nero’s palace, the 3D virtual reconstruction experience of some of the halls, the great outside portico, and the splendid view the palace must have enjoyed.
See with your own eyes what Nero’s Palace must have looked like at its peak and compare it with what remains today.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
