Ever wondered what lies beneath Piazza Navona? Explore the undergrounds, which includes the remnants of the Stadium of Domitian, with an audio guide.
Highlights
Highlights
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Imagine being teleported back to the time of gladiators and emperors! Relive the era as you explore the ruins of Rome's first masonry stadium.
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Armed with an audio guide in your chosen language, you'll learn about the intriguing history of the Stadium, Piazza Navona, and ancient Roman sports culture.
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At 4.50 meters below street level, admire the unique combination of brick, plaster, and travertine used in the stadium's construction.
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Fun fact: The games held at the stadium were called 'agones', and it’s believed this influenced the eventual naming of the square as 'Navona'.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to Domitian Stadium in Piazza Navona Underground
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Audio guide in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, and Chinese
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Your experience
Your experience
Step back in time
Take a captivating journey into the Roman Empire’s subterranean past as you see what remains of the Stadium of Domitian. As you descend the steps to the undergrounds of Piazza Navona, first opened to the public in 2014, you will be transported back 2 millennia. Here, the ruins of the stadium lie about 4.50 meters below the street level. As you explore the historic recesses, you will get an insight into the ambitious vision of Emperor Domitian, who not only beautified Rome with grand structures but also sought to promote non-violent sports among the Romans.
Unveiling the underground
Aided by an audio guide available in 9 different languages, uncover the ancient stadium, once reverberating with the cheers of spectators celebrating athletic prowess. Be sure to listen closely as the audio guide provides a vivid account of the sporting culture in Ancient Rome.
Interestingly, the Greek Olympic games were not popular among Romans due to their perceived lack of violence, so Domitian's stadium was an attempt to ‘Romanize’ these games. The stadium was a brick structure adorned with colored stucco and travertine pillars, capable of holding around 30,000 spectators. The games held were called 'agones', which is believed to have influenced the eventual naming of the square as 'Navona'.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
Accessibility
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This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
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The site is pram/stroller accessible.
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Guide dogs are allowed.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Stadium of Domitian.
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Address: Via di Tor Sanguigna, 3, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Zanardelli. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the redemption point.
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Board buses 30, 70, 81, and more to get you there.
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