Domus Romane, Archaeological museum beneath Palazzo Valentini in Rome, Italy
The excavated site reveals two Roman residential complexes with preserved mosaics, frescoes, and marble decorations from ancient imperial houses.
The archaeological remains date back to the 2nd century AD, when wealthy Roman families constructed luxurious residences near the Imperial Forums.
The museum incorporates multimedia presentations and light projections to reconstruct the original appearance of the ancient Roman residential structures.
Guided tours in English and Italian require advance reservations, with access limited to small groups for preservation and safety reasons.
The site contains a temple dedicated by Emperor Hadrian to his predecessors Trajan and Plotina, discovered during excavations beneath the palace.
Location: Rome
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Via Iv Novembre 4, 00187 Roma 00187 00187
GPS coordinates: 41.89610,12.48410
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:48
Italy preserves numerous historical sites away from standard tourist routes, ranging from medieval hill towns to Etruscan burial grounds. These locations document different periods of Italian history through architecture, art and natural settings. The collection includes Roman archaeological sites such as Palazzo Valentini Domus Romane, where ancient townhouses remain beneath modern streets, and Basilica di San Clemente, which displays three construction phases built one above another. In southern Italy, the Sassi of Matera show cave dwellings from prehistoric times, while the Crypt of the Original Sin presents early Christian frescoes from the 8th century. The architectural variety ranges from the conical trulli houses in Alberobello to the Moorish inspired rooms of Sammezzano Castle. Civita di Bagnoregio sits on a tufa rock plateau separated from surrounding land by erosion. The Greek Theatre of Taormina and the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento document the ancient Greek presence in Sicily. Natural formations such as Grotta Azzurra on Capri and the thermal springs of Saturnia complement the historical structures. The sites spread across the entire country, from the Alps to the Aeolian Islands.
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Trajan's Column
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Trajan's Forum
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Basilica Ulpia
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Forum of Trajan
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Temple of Trajan
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