Auditorium of Maecenas, Archaeological site on Esquiline Hill, Rome, Italy.
The Auditorium features an apsidal hall with steps, water channels, and frescoed walls depicting garden scenes with plants, flowers, and birds.
The structure emerged in 1874 during construction work after Rome became capital of unified Italy, revealing a section connected to Maecenas's ancient gardens.
The building functioned as an underground dining hall where Roman elite gathered for meals while water flowed through channels creating cooling effects.
Visitors need advance reservations through the 060608 service, with access limited to groups of 30 people per guided tour session.
The walls retain original first-century AD decorations showing peacocks against red backgrounds and painted garden landscapes in architectural niches.
Location: Roma Capitale
GPS coordinates: 41.89400,12.50140
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:31
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