Nero’s buried “Golden House,” re-emerging piece by piece.

📍 Location: Via della Domus Aurea, 1
⏰ Opening Hours: Guided tours Sat–Sun (+ selected Fri); slots 9 AM – 5 PM
💸 Entrance Fee: €18 (includes VR headset experience)
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 75 minutes (guided only)
🔗 Official Site: https://parcocolosseo.it
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps

About Domus Aurea
Why We Love It: Frescoed banquet halls, rotating dining rooms, and VR reconstructions let you time-travel to Nero’s opulence—deep below today’s park.

Roman Guides Insider Tip: Book the first slot of the day for crisp air and a calmer VR presentation.

Local Secret: After the tour, picnic in the adjacent Colle Oppio gardens—locals’ favorite sun spot.

Did You Know?
🗝️ Renaissance artists like Raphael lowered themselves inside by candlelight to copy its frescoes.
🕶️ The “octagonal room” had an oculus that likely inspired the Pantheon.

Nearby Recommendations
🏛️ Colosseum – 4 min walk
⛪ Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli – Michelangelo’s Moses
🍦 Gelateria Fata Morgana – Creative flavors on Via degli Zingari