Stadium of Domitian
Discover the history of Domitian's Stadium through a collection of never-before-seen images, 3D reconstructions, and information panels.
Explore the stadium in all its dimensions by descending five meters below street level. Learn about the marble, travertine, brick, and columns of the main entrances. Discover the history of Domitian's Stadium through a collection of never-before-seen images, 3D reconstructions, and information panels.
Discover how the site evolved into the present-day Piazza and how ancient Roman sports changed over time. Hear the division of the arena's 30,000 spectators. Admire Roman-era artifacts discovered during archaeological digs, such as sculpture fragments and a bust of Pentelic marble from the northern Athens Penteli quarries.
Rome's first permanent location for the Gladiatorial Games and athletics was this distinctive UNESCO World Heritage Site.