When walking the streets of Rome, don’t forget to check out the House of Augustus, a fascinating place where history and legend meet.
Thought to be the Emperor Augustus’s main residence, it sits on the mythical Palatine Hill where, according to legend, she-wolf Lupa suckled Romulus, the founder of Rome.
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Opening times
1-26 March and 1-29 October> 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00), closed on Mondays
March 27-September 30> 9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:30), closed on Mondays
October 30-February 28> 9:30-15:30 (last admission 15:00), closed on Mondays - Web House of Augustus
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
The site is not accessible to the motor disabled
VISITING THE HOUSE OF AUGUSTUS
Augustus chose the Palatine as his place of residence right at the start of his political career, constructing a very simple house free of luxuries here. The building is divided into a domus privata on the left and a domus publica on the right. At the centre, an atrium with tablinum.
Although far from excessive, the decorations Augustus chose for his home were very elegant and lavish. You will see patterned effects and illusionistic perspective, surreal forms and human or animal figures appearing from plant motifs; purples and gold, dazzling shades that dominate the decorations.
One obvious example is the “Room of the Masks” (which takes its name from the elements painted on the frames midway up the walls) which is decorated like a complex theatre set.
A visit to the fascinating House of Augustus will leave you with unforgettable memories!
Discover the home of the first Roman emperor and enrich your experience by visiting the House of Livia.
Additional Info
It is possible to enter the House of Livia by purchasing the Full Experience Ticket (with Arena or Underground of the Colosseum)
Where
Via dei Cerchi, 81, Roma (RM)
Transportation
Bus: 60, 75, 84, 85, 87, 117, 175, 186, 271, 571, 810, 850
Metro: line B station Colosseo
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- accesses with restrictions
- compulsory booking of entrance tickets online
