Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini

"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

"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."

"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