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Aula Ottagona
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- Name
- Aula Ottagona
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Octagonal Hall
- Country:
- Italy
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- Southern Europe
- Date:
- 400AD - 499AD
- City/Town:
- Rome
- Figure:
- Diocletian
- Resorts:
- Rome,
- Related:
- Baths of Diocletian,
about Aula Ottagona
The Aula Ottagona, or Octagonal Hall, is probably the best surviving structure from the Baths of Diocletian. Built in 306AD, the baths were the largest of the ancient world and could hold up to 3,000 people at a time.
Today, the remains of the baths can be seen over a wide area, with parts of the structure having been incorporated into other buildings, such as the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
However, to get the best idea of the scale and make-up of the original structure, the Aula Ottogona is the place to visit. A domed structure that would have been one of several large chambers making up the original bath complex, the Aula Ottogona remains intact and is now used for exhibitions as part of the National Roman Museum.
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contact details
Address: Aula Ottagona, National Roman Museum, 8 Via Giuseppe Romita, Rome.
Phone: +39 06 3996 7700
E-Mail: info@060608.it
useful information
Directions:
The nearest metro station is Republicca (line A).
Ticket Information:
The Aula Ottagona is currently closed except for exhibitions – check with the National Roman Museum for more information.
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17 May, 2012
Hidden and not able to go inside, but worth a look if you're walking past.