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The Domus Aurea was part of the project that Nero had devised to convert and transform Rome into a new city "Necropolis" following the Hellenistic model in the manner of Alexandria, this is, a city with an orthogonal plane with squares and wide rectilinear streets. With this same ideology, 60 years later, Emperor Hadrian built the gigantic Villa Tiburtina 30 km from Rome.
The cave was covered with painted figures. Soon the word spread and the young Roman artists lowered themselves down inside the cave to admire the beautiful ancient frescoes. Today the frescoes are faded but were studied during the Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael. Raphael even took inspiration from the frescoes of the Domus Aurea for the making of the Vatican Loggia. Thanks to the discovery of these paintings, the artistic term "grotesque" was created.
The construction of the Domus Aurea also known as the Golden House has been considered the most extravagant construction in the history of Rome.
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Meeting and pickup
***IMPORTANT NOTICE: After your Viator booking confirmation must wait for the next confirmation email where send your Actual voucher to go directly to the Domus entrance 20 minutes before joining the tour authorized by Domus Aurea. please don’t go with a viator voucher to the Domus Entrance!
Ticket Redemption Point
Viale della Domus Aurea
Itinerary
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1Domus Aurea
Ticket Collection Instructions: After receiving your Viator booking voucher, please do not go directly to the attraction, as this voucher is not your entry ticket. To receive your official entry tour ticket (E-voucher), kindly send us an email, or simply wait for our message. We will contact you via Viator email or WhatsApp and send your direct E-voucher, which you must use to access the Domus entrance and join the guided tour. Important Note: N.B.: The Domus Aurea Guided Tour is organized exclusively by the Domus Authority. Our role is to reserve your official tour ticket with the Domus Authority and deliver the confirmed entry ticket (E-voucher) directly to you.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Domus Aurea
The construction of the Domus Aurea also known as the Golden House has been considered the most extravagant construction in the history of Rome. This building had ceilings stocked with semi-precious stones and finished in ivory, precious mosaics, pools and fountains plus an artificial lake. Most of the walls were covered in frescoes, the rooms finished in white marble with shapes that played with light. The Domus Aurea also had pools and fountains that echoed the sound of water in the hallways.Guided by an educational operator you will visit the exceptional exhibition dedicated to Raphael, on the 500th anniversary of his death. For the first time, the Domus Aurea hosts an exhibition in the Octagonal Room. dedicated to the rediscovery of ancient paintings buried in the "caves" and to the interpretation given by Raphael and his followers to the "magical art" of Grotesques. In addition to the exhibition, you can also admire the site of the Domus Aurea.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Temperature Inside the Domus: The temperature inside the Domus is approximately 10°C. We strongly recommend wearing warm clothing and comfortable shoes.
- No Cloakroom or Luggage Storage: The Domus Aurea does not have a cloakroom. It is not possible to store luggage, trolleys, or large bags on site.
- Photography Restrictions: Photography and video recording of the multimedia reproduction of the Stufetta del Bibbiena (Room II) are strictly forbidden.
- Ticket Delivery Process: After receiving your Viator booking voucher, do not go directly to the attraction, as it is not your entry ticket. Your official E-voucher (entry ticket) will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp 48 hours before your visit. Please wait for our message before heading to the meeting point.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Temperature Inside the Domus: The temperature inside the Domus is approximately 10°C. We strongly recommend wearing warm clothing and comfortable shoes.
- No Cloakroom or Luggage Storage: The Domus Aurea does not have a cloakroom. It is not possible to store luggage, trolleys, or large bags on site.
- Photography Restrictions: Photography and video recording of the multimedia reproduction of the Stufetta del Bibbiena (Room II) are strictly forbidden.
- Ticket Delivery Process: After receiving your Viator booking voucher, do not go directly to the attraction, as it is not your entry ticket. Your official E-voucher (entry ticket) will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp 48 hours before your visit. Please wait for our message before heading to the meeting point.
- No-Show and Late Arrival Policy: Refunds will not be issued for missed activities due to late arrival or non-attendance.
- VR Glasses Availability: VR glasses are provided by Domus Aurea staff every weekend and daily during summer, according to site management.
- Tour Language: The guided tour language is not fixed and depends on staff availability. Tours may be conducted in English, Italian, French, or other available languages on the selected date.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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