ROME ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Beneath the Curve: An Exclusive Walk through Domitian’s Stadium and the Hidden Eastern Emiciclo
An exclusive, 60-minute visit that links the newly opened eastern archaeological sector of the Stadium of Domitian with Piazza Navona, using audio guides, interpretive panels and a weekend virtual-reality station to bring layered Roman history to life.
Beneath the Curve: An Exclusive Walk through Domitian’s Stadium and the Hidden Eastern Emiciclo.
The eastern curve of the Stadium of Domitian has opened to the public for the first time: a compact, urban archaeology site where exposed foundations, the traces of a rare marble workshop and a late-antique cemetery compress two millennia of Roman life between the stone tiers of the emiciclo and the bustle of Piazza Navona.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From Domitian’s Stadium to Medieval and Renaissance Layers
Recent excavations in the eastern emiciclo reveal continuous occupation from the imperial period through late antiquity and into the medieval and Renaissance eras, allowing visitors to read strata of Rome in a single narrative.
A Rare Marble Workshop and a Late-Antique Cemetery
Among the finds are the remains of a workshop for a rare stone and the traces of a small late-antique cemetery—tangible proofs of the neighborhood’s working life and funerary practices beyond the stadium’s spectacles.
Audio, Panels and a Weekend VR Immersion
The exclusive tour is augmented with an included audio guide (suitable for children), interpretive panels, unpublished photos and 3D videos—and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays a €4 virtual-reality station offers a 360° immersive journey through the legends and stories of Rome’s squares.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The tour moves through a compact archaeological sequence: beginning at the center of the emiciclo (Curva dello Stadio), it follows the eastern tribune where newly exposed remains and explanatory media unfold the stadium’s transformation, then links visually and conceptually to Piazza Navona—21 points of interest knit together by audio commentary and onsite panels.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The archaeological area is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 with continuous hours; last admission is at 18:20.
Plan for a visit of approximately 60 minutes.
An included audio guide is available and sanitized before use; you may use your own earphones or download the guide free via QR code or app.
Advance reservation is mandatory; visits are limited to a maximum of 10 people (adults and children) per turn. Entrances are at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3 and Piazza Navona 45.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is prior booking required?
Yes. Reservation is mandatory for this exclusive tour.
How long does the visit take?
The visit lasts approximately 60 minutes.
When is the archaeological area open?
The area is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 with the last entry at 18:20.
Where are the entrance points?
Entrances are at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3 and Piazza Navona 45.
Is there a virtual-reality experience?
Yes. A VR station is available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays for an additional €4 per person and offers a 360° immersive experience.
Is an audio guide provided and can I use my own earphones?
An audio guide is included (also suitable for children), is regularly sanitized before use, and visitors may use their own earphones or download the guide via QR code or app.
How many people are allowed per visit?
Visits are limited to a maximum of 10 people (adults and children) per turn.