Domus Aurea

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About Domus Aurea

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Domus Aurea is a sight (Historic sites) in Rome, in the Roma I district. The address is Vle della Domus Aurea, 00184 Rome. Up-to-date information is available on its own website, and you can reach it by phone at +390621115843. Just around the corner: Aroma (restaurant, 69 m) and Palazzo Manfredi (hotel, 71 m).

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Vle della Domus Aurea
00184 Rome, Italy
District: Roma I
Phone: +390621115843
Website: www.coopculture.it
Email: info@coopculture.it
Coordinates: 41.89084° N · 12.49542° E
Data quality: confidence 0.94
Identifier: ID 74fdb9e4-7a2…

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FAQ about Domus Aurea

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What is the Domus Aurea in Rome?

The Domus Aurea, Latin for "Golden House," was a huge palace built by the Roman emperor Nero in Rome. Nero had it constructed after the fire that devastated the city in A.D. 64. Today, the Domus Aurea is one of Rome's historic sites.

Where was the Domus Aurea built?

Emperor Nero had the Domus Aurea built on the site of an earlier palace, the Domus Transitoria. The reason for the new construction was the Great Fire of Rome in A.D. 64, which had severely damaged the city.

How big was the Domus Aurea and who designed it?

The Domus Aurea in Rome covered roughly 80 hectares (about 200 acres), making it more like a country estate than a palace. This figure does not yet include the integrated gardens of Maecenas and Lamianus. The palace's walls were painted by the Roman painter Fabullus.

Where is the Domus Aurea located?

The Domus Aurea is located in the Roma I district in the center of Rome, Italy. The address is Viale della Domus Aurea. According to travelguide195, Rome has about 2.7 million inhabitants.

What can you see around the Domus Aurea?

Several other ancient sites lie in the immediate vicinity of the Domus Aurea in Rome. travelguide195 lists the Ludus Magnus, the former gladiator school, about 86 meters away and the Baths of Trajan (Terme di Traiano) about 189 meters away. Within a 500-meter radius, travelguide195 also lists around 95 restaurants, and the Domus Aurea is part of the tour "Rome in the Evening: From the Baths of Diocletian to Monti and the Bars Around Via Veneto."

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