Piazza Navona Underground - Stadium of Domitian - Tickets

Entrance Tickets for the Domitian Stadium - Navona Underground Experience

Explore the ancient marvels beneath Piazza Navona at the Domitian Stadium, a UNESCO World Heritage site that invites visitors to step back 2,000 years without the usual confined feeling of underground spaces. Unlike many subterranean locations, the Domitian Stadium is both spacious and airy, offering a comfortable and captivating journey through Roman history.

Discover Domitian’s Vision and Roman Athletic Legacy

With our Exclusive Tour, you'll get an in-depth look at the only stone stadium ever built in ancient Rome. As you wander through the restored Curva and Tribuna sections, you’ll uncover Domitian’s ambitious vision of merging Greek athletic ideals with Roman culture. Originally constructed for the Certamen Capitolino Iovi to honor Jupiter, the stadium embodied a unique blend of Greek-inspired non-violent sports and Roman grandeur.

An Architectural Marvel and Social Hub of Ancient Rome

This impressive architectural feat once accommodated up to 30,000 spectators and hosted various athletic events, including races, wrestling, and pentathlon competitions. The stadium was not only a venue for sports but also a key site for social mobility in ancient Rome, where victorious athletes could attain privileges like Roman citizenship or exemption from military duties.

What is included

Your ticket includes a comprehensive 60-minute audio guide designed to enrich your journey through the Domitian Stadium with fascinating insights and historical context. Available in nine languages—Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, and Chinese—the audio guide ensures that visitors from around the world can fully appreciate the history and significance of this ancient Roman site.

Book Your Adventure into Ancient Rome with Facile Tours Today!

Reserve your tickets with Facile Tours to experience this extraordinary underground journey beneath Piazza Navona, where Domitian’s ambitious legacy and ancient Rome’s enduring spirit continue to fascinate visitors.