Auditorium of Mecenate – Underground Rome
Rome, Italy
1 hour (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
The Auditorium of Mecenate is located in Rome city center
The building, now protected by a roofing, originally had a vaulted roof, and consists of a large hall which is 24 meters long and 13 wide, with a semicircular apse on the bottom which has a staircase with seven concentric steps.
However, the peculiarity of the building is the pictorial decoration, realized at the beginning of the first century AD, which is well maintained both in the niches and on the top, where there is an ornament on a black background with Dionysian scenes and miniature gardens. The steps that distinguish the back wall are too small to let us think it was a theater (idea that, at the time of the discovery, gave name to the place), in fact it is nothing but than a monumental fountain.
*PLEASE TAKE NOTE that all our tours are on a private basis for your party, not in sharing tour with other people*
The building, now protected by a roofing, originally had a vaulted roof, and consists of a large hall which is 24 meters long and 13 wide, with a semicircular apse on the bottom which has a staircase with seven concentric steps.
However, the peculiarity of the building is the pictorial decoration, realized at the beginning of the first century AD, which is well maintained both in the niches and on the top, where there is an ornament on a black background with Dionysian scenes and miniature gardens. The steps that distinguish the back wall are too small to let us think it was a theater (idea that, at the time of the discovery, gave name to the place), in fact it is nothing but than a monumental fountain.
*PLEASE TAKE NOTE that all our tours are on a private basis for your party, not in sharing tour with other people*
What's Included
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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