Piazza Navona is one of the most famous squares in Rome. But few people know that you can go beneath it.
The square stands above a massive Roman stadium, the Stadium of Domitian, where athletic competitions took place nearly two thousand years ago.
As soon as you step below street level, it feels like traveling back in time. This is where ancient Romans came to watch their favorite athletes and enjoy the spectacle.
The shape of Piazza Navona today still follows the outline of the Stadium of Domitian.
Here’s a closer look.
📍You can find it in Via di Tor Sanguigna, 3
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