Place to visit
Stadium of Domitian, Italy: what it is and when to go
Stadium of Domitian is an ancient Roman circus (Stadio di Domiziano) in Italy (Rome). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ancient Roman circus · Museums and art
- Local name
- Stadio di Domiziano
- Where
- Italy · Via di Tor Sanguigna 3, 00186, Roma
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 21 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-20:00
- Website
- stadiodomiziano.com
- Run by
- Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali
- Coordinates
- 41.9002, 12.47256
What it is and where
Stadium of Domitian is an ancient Roman circus (Stadio di Domiziano) in Italy (Rome). It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Piazza Navona, ai tempi dell'antica Roma, era lo Stadio di Domiziano, costruito dall'imperatore Domiziano nell'85. Era lungo 276 m, largo 106 e poteva ospitare 30.000 spettatori.
It is in Rome, where this site lists 676 more places to see, 768 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.9002, 12.47256; the nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali
It is one of the Museums and art places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Stadium of Domitian is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- San Nicola dei LorenesiChurch building in Rome, Italy41 m
- Santa Maria dell'AnimaChurch in central Rome, Italy, just west of the Piazza Navona67 m
- Santa Maria della PaceChurch building in Rome, Italy86 m
- Chiostro del BramanteItalian Renaissance building in Rome90 m
- Basilica di Sant'ApollinareChurch in Italy126 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Museums and art
- Uffizi: palace and art museum in Florence, Italy
- Vatican Museums: museums of the Vatican City
- Riva del Garda: Italian comune
- Trajan's Column: ancient Roman victory column, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- Galleria Borghese: Art museum in Rome, Italy
- Capitoline Museums: municipal museum of the city of Rome, Italy
Every Italy place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stadium of Domitian?
It is an ancient Roman circus (Stadio di Domiziano in the local language) in Italy. It has articles in 18 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Stadium of Domitian?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Stadium of Domitian?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have San Nicola dei Lorenesi, Santa Maria dell'Anima, Santa Maria della Pace. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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