All too often in Italy, archaeological sites are presented with little context, and it’s difficult for untrained eyes to really understand what they’re seeing. Not so at Palazzo Valentini, possibly Rome’s best-presented ancient site. Visitors descend underneath a Renaissance palazzo and peer through a glass floor into the remains of several upscale Roman homes. With innovative use of 3D projections, the walls, ceilings, floors, and fountains of these once-grand houses spring to life, offering a captivating look at lifestyles of the ancient rich and possibly famous. A scale model shows the surrounding area (adjacent to Trajan’s Column) as it looked around the time of its completion (A.D. 113).
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Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
Via Foro Traiano 85, Rome
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Near Trajan's Column
Hours
Mon 9:30am–6:30pm. Timed entrance, with guided tours in English several times daily; reservations suggested.
Transportation
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Metro: Colosseo. Bus: 40, 63, 70, 81, 83, 87, or any bus to Piazza Venezia. Tram: 8.
Phone 06-22761280 Prices 13.50€ Web site Domus Romane di Palazzo ValentiniNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.