Domus Aurea, Archaeological site on Oppian Hill, Rome, Italy
The Domus Aurea features extensive underground chambers with vaulted ceilings and remnants of ancient frescoes across multiple interconnected galleries and halls.
Emperor Nero commissioned this grand palace complex in 64 AD after the Great Fire of Rome, creating a residence that covered 300 acres between Palatine and Esquiline hills.
Renaissance artists descended into the buried ruins through ceiling holes to study the Roman painting techniques, influencing artistic developments throughout the 15th century.
The archaeological complex opens exclusively for guided weekend tours led by archaeologists, requiring advance reservations and special equipment due to ongoing restoration work.
The main banquet hall incorporated a revolving ceiling mechanism that rotated continuously throughout day and night to mirror the movement of celestial bodies.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89139,12.49528
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:59
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