Dove si trovava la Domus Aurea?
Dove si trovava la Domus Aurea?
| Domus Aurea | |
|---|---|
| Epoca | 64-68 d.C. (costruzione), 104 d.C. (incendio) |
| Localizzazione | |
| Stato | Italia |
| Comune | Roma |
Cosa sono le grottesche di Raffaello?
Le grottesche sono un particolare tipo di decorazione pittorica parietale, che affonda le sue radici nella pittura romana di epoca augustea e che fu riscoperto e reso popolare a partire dalla fine del Quattrocento.
How do I visit the Domus Aurea?
- Because it is a guided tour for up to 46 people, the archaeological site of the Domus Aurea can only be accessed by the public by booking this guided tour. Once the mandatory protective helmet is on, visitors enter the imperial residence to see the frescoed rooms which recent restoration have brought back to light.
What is the exhibition in the octagonal room in the Domus?
- On the occasion of the reopening to the public, the Domus Aurea welcomes for the first time an exhibition in the Octagonal Room: “Raphael and the Domus Aurea. The invention of the grotesques ".
Why is the Domus called the Golden House?
- The “ Domus”, or house, which according to the Emperor had to be “Aurea” (golden) because it had to reflect the light he emitted as the sun God, was built by Nero following the terrible fire that destroyed a large part of Rome in 64 A.D.
Is Nero's Golden House open to the public?
- Nero’s Golden House is open for tours only on Saturdays and Sundays, so be sure to book in advance, especially in the summer months. The Rediscovery of Nero’s Palace. After Nero’s suicide, subsequent emperors Vespasian, Titus, and Trajan buried Nero’s domus to build their own palaces above.
