Discover the Roman Stadium of Domitian

the stadium of domitian is a fascinating historical site located in the heart of rome italy. The stadium was once a popular place for athletic events and was built in ad 80 by emperor titus flavius domitianus as a gift to the people of rome. Today the ruins of the stadium can be seen beneath piazza navona and are considered to be one of the city’ s most important historical landmarks.

Historical background of the stadium

the stadium of domitian was built around ad 80 by the emperor titus flavius domitianus. The stadium was commissioned as a gift to the people of rome and was used primarily for athletic contests. The stadium was also known as the circus agonalis in roman times. The stadium was believed to be the only stadium built in masonry in ancient rome.

The design of the stadium

the design of the stadium of domitian was a very long rectangular building with one end in the shape of a hemicycle and the other straight and slightly oblique. The stadium measured 275 meters in length by 106 in width and could host about 30000 spectators. The stadium was built in brick covered with molded and colored stucco.

The location of the stadium

the stadium of domitian was located to the north of the campus martius in rome italy. The archaeological area is now located under piazza navona about 5 meters below the street level.

The use of the stadium

the stadium of domitian was used mostly for athletic contests such as foot races wrestling and other athletic events. The stadium was a popular place for entertainment and was used by the people of rome to watch athletic events and participate in competitions.

The stadium today

today the remains of the stadium of domitian are considered to be one of rome’ s most important historical landmarks. The archaeological area is open to the public every day from 10 am to 7 pm with the last admission at 620 pm. Visitors can admire the ancient ruins of the first masonry stadium built in rome and visit the underground area of piazza navona that was opened to the public for the first time in 2014.

Visiting the stadium of domitian

visitors can book their visit to the stadium of domitian through our website or by calling +1 (702) 6485873. A visit to the stadium will allow visitors to admire the ancient ruins and explore the underground area of piazza navona.

The unesco world heritage site designation

the ruins of the domitian stadium have been declared a unesco world heritage site and are subjected to the indirect protection of the ministerial decree of april 7th 1954. The designation recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the stadium and its place in the history of rome.

The remains above ground

the remains above ground of the stadium of domitian can be found in the piazza navona area in rome italy. Visitors can view the remains of the ancient stadium which include a section of the elliptical track seating areas and the remains of the spina the central divide that separated the two halves of the track.

The remains beneath piazza navona

in addition to the remains above ground there is also a section of the stadium of domitian beneath the piazza navona. This area which is not open to the public includes sections of the track seating areas and other elements of the stadium. Excavations of this area have revealed valuable information about the history and design of the ancient stadium.

The stadium’ s sunken area

the sunken area of the stadium of domitian refers to the portion of the track that was buried over time and is now located underground. This area is not accessible to the public but has been studied by archaeologists to better understand the design and layout of the ancient stadium.

The cultural events at the stadium

in ancient times the stadium of domitian was used for a variety of cultural events including athletic competitions gladiatorial games and public spectacles. Today the piazza navona area where the remains of the stadium are located is a popular site for cultural events such as concerts festivals and exhibitions.

Book your visit to the stadium of domitian

visitors can book a visit to the remains of the stadium of domitian by contacting a local tour operator or by visiting the official website of the cultural heritage organization responsible for managing the site. Guided tours are available offering a unique opportunity to learn about the history and significance of this ancient stadium.