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"The Domus Romane are ancient Roman villas and other structures that were abandoned in antiquity, filled in with debris, and inadvertently used as foundations for Palazzo Valentini, a Renaissance palace turned government office building. They are now underground, obscured by buildings and pavement just beside Piazza Venezia. Booking is required and must be done online." - Katie Parla, Maresa Manara

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"The Domus Romane at Palazzo Valentini allows you to get a glimpse of what Rome once was. The archaeological remains of a Roman villa are now part of a multimedia experience—a bit virtual reality meets Indiana Jones."

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"The Domus Romane are ancient Roman villas and other structures, abandoned in antiquity, filled in with debris, and inadvertently used as foundations for Palazzo Valentini, a Renaissance palace turned government office building. They are now underground, obscured by buildings and pavement just beside Piazza Venezia. On this tour, in situ multimedia renderings recreate an Imperial Rome domus, as well as some aspects of Roman life. The guides are actual archaeologists, and the fact-checked audio is delivered cleanly. These language-specific multimedia tours are popular though, and must be booked in advance." - Erica Firpo, Maresa Manara

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Musa Raza

Google

If you are someone who loves ancient history and architecture. Love to hear about it and get to know the stories behind what they build and how they build it then you can visit Le Domus. How Romans built, how they used to have leisure time, what was the idea behind these structures that were created is fascinating. I loved it!

Christine Kuan

Google

Booking required in advance This is very fun for children 6+ even, it shows an ancient Roman house using lights and projections to tell the story of what archaeologists have found and what they imagine. It is 1 hour long and requires standing the whole time, also a bit dark and with steps so bear in mind for mobility reasons. I liked it because it helps you visualise the originals from the ruins and even has the longest ever found intact Roman stairs (longer than Pompeii!).

iwao tanaka

Google

Very interesting excavation of a Roman house and private baths, underground beneath a palazzo turned government office. You walk on a glass floor directly over the excavation, and clever use of lighting and video projections explains the archeological findings and helps to visualize what it used to look like. It is very dark when the lights go out. The video projections were well done. Audio guide in multiple languages. Made advanced reservation on the website, the day before in November. We really enjoyed the tour, highly recommend!

Fuzzy Hamsters

Google

Bought tickets for the Domus tour at 11am and it was absolutely worth it! There were four of us total (one was the guide), and the experience was incredible. The guide and people working there are very nice and helped answer any questions. During the tour, no photos or videos are allowed, but it's better to be there to experience it. The audio and commentary not only informs you about what you are specifically looking at, but presents it in a story-telling way which immerses you back to when these structures were standing. It's just a really well put together tour and I'm trying to find out how to find more like these.

Anthony D'Ascoli

Google

Must buy in advance. Lovely guided tour by headset explains what you see as they lightvup each room. However as it's 20 people at a time some rooms are too small and if you are mobility limited or slow walker you will get in last and not really see those rooms

Pui Yu Chan

Google

We walked in without reservation and got tickets for the next available slot. We got a fantastic archaeological tour — the guide gave us audio equipment, and we listened to the recordings as we walked into each room. The site made great use of lighting and videos to recreate the ancient Roman life, and helped us imagine what the house used to look like. Everything was surprisingly good.

Manuel Girisch

Google

One of the best sights, I have ever seen in the world. With light and virtuell reality the whole palace came to life! See mosaics and murals as they were in Roman times! Hear everything about the Column of Traian, walk over glassfloors with beautiful ruins below you! See reconstructions come to live with light and projections! It's absolutely faboulous! Don't miss this. But buy tickets in advance. 1,5 hours duration for the tour! Audioguide included. Simply great!

Tha Purifier

Google

Top notch. Highly recommended. Through audio, video and cgi you get the best experience on what a Roman villa might have looked like, based on the excavations, findings and research. It wasnt crowded at my booking, but you might want to buy you tickets in advance, to be sure.

Musa Raza

Google

If you are someone who loves ancient history and architecture. Love to hear about it and get to know the stories behind what they build and how they build it then you can visit Le Domus. How Romans built, how they used to have leisure time, what was the idea behind these structures that were created is fascinating. I loved it!

Christine Kuan

Google

Booking required in advance This is very fun for children 6+ even, it shows an ancient Roman house using lights and projections to tell the story of what archaeologists have found and what they imagine. It is 1 hour long and requires standing the whole time, also a bit dark and with steps so bear in mind for mobility reasons. I liked it because it helps you visualise the originals from the ruins and even has the longest ever found intact Roman stairs (longer than Pompeii!).

iwao tanaka

Google

Very interesting excavation of a Roman house and private baths, underground beneath a palazzo turned government office. You walk on a glass floor directly over the excavation, and clever use of lighting and video projections explains the archeological findings and helps to visualize what it used to look like. It is very dark when the lights go out. The video projections were well done. Audio guide in multiple languages. Made advanced reservation on the website, the day before in November. We really enjoyed the tour, highly recommend!

Fuzzy Hamsters

Google

Bought tickets for the Domus tour at 11am and it was absolutely worth it! There were four of us total (one was the guide), and the experience was incredible. The guide and people working there are very nice and helped answer any questions. During the tour, no photos or videos are allowed, but it's better to be there to experience it. The audio and commentary not only informs you about what you are specifically looking at, but presents it in a story-telling way which immerses you back to when these structures were standing. It's just a really well put together tour and I'm trying to find out how to find more like these.

Anthony D'Ascoli

Google

Must buy in advance. Lovely guided tour by headset explains what you see as they lightvup each room. However as it's 20 people at a time some rooms are too small and if you are mobility limited or slow walker you will get in last and not really see those rooms

Pui Yu Chan

Google

We walked in without reservation and got tickets for the next available slot. We got a fantastic archaeological tour — the guide gave us audio equipment, and we listened to the recordings as we walked into each room. The site made great use of lighting and videos to recreate the ancient Roman life, and helped us imagine what the house used to look like. Everything was surprisingly good.

Manuel Girisch

Google

One of the best sights, I have ever seen in the world. With light and virtuell reality the whole palace came to life! See mosaics and murals as they were in Roman times! Hear everything about the Column of Traian, walk over glassfloors with beautiful ruins below you! See reconstructions come to live with light and projections! It's absolutely faboulous! Don't miss this. But buy tickets in advance. 1,5 hours duration for the tour! Audioguide included. Simply great!

Tha Purifier

Google

Top notch. Highly recommended. Through audio, video and cgi you get the best experience on what a Roman villa might have looked like, based on the excavations, findings and research. It wasnt crowded at my booking, but you might want to buy you tickets in advance, to be sure.

Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini

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