Stadium of Domition: Interactive Tourist Maps and Guides

Ancient Rome's underground sports arena

Located beneath the Piazza Navona, the Stadio di Domiziano, also known as Circus Agonalis, (or in English translated as, Stadium of Domition), is an underground sports arena. It was used to house athletic competitions in ancient Rome. Commissioned by Emperor Domitianus in AD 80, it is also the site where Agnes of Rome was martyred.

Getting transportation on the Rome Metro

The Stadium of Domitian is well connected to the Rome Metro public transit system. The nearest bus stop to Stadio di Domiziano at Navona Square Underground is Piazza Navona at the northwest corner of the public square. Several bus lines on the Rome Metro run nearby, including lines 30, 70, 81, and 87. Coming from Victor Emmanuel II Monument in Rome’s historic centre, the expected transit time is under 10-minutes using the Rome Metro network. The expected travel time from Roma Termini would be closer to 25-minutes.

The nearest metro station to Stadium of Domitian is Spagna station. It runs the Line A (red line) and is next to the Spanish Steps tourist attraction. It takes about a 15-minute walk to travel between Piazza Navona and Spagna station by foot. To reach Piazza Navona from Spagna station using a taxi or Uber, it would take closer to 10 minutes and be expected to cost between 10 and 20 EUR, depending on the time of day, and traffic conditions.

Explore the Piazza Navona and nearby tourist attractions

Rome's largest and most famous public square, the Piazza Navona, is located immediately above Stadio di Domiziano. It is a popular gathering place for tourists and locals, featuring live music entertainment, shops, cafes and restaurants. Also nearby is the Pantheon, only a 7-minutes walk to the east. The Pantheon is a famous Roman temple that has served as a Catholic church since AD 700. Traveling another 10-minutes or so, in the east direction, you will reach Trevi Fontain. It is one of Rome’s most iconic public fountains. Nearby, Quirinal Palace, is the current residence of the Italian President.

If you travel northwest from Navona Square Underground, and cross St. Angleo Bridge, in about 10-minutes by walking on foot, you will be able to reach Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. Travel a 10-minute walk to the west from here, and it will take you to Vatican City.

Find hotels and accommodation in Centro Storico

Nearby hotels at the Piazza Navona include Relais Virgilio, the Rome River Inn, the Piccola Navona Roof Garden, and Domus 21 Luxury Suites towards the south side of the piazza. Towards the north end, you will find Hotel Genio, Navona Glamour, and Bio Hotel Raphael, a popular 5-star accommodation.

The Stadio di Domiziano - Navona Square Underground is centrally located within Rome and easy to reach by public transit, so it is a convenient place to visit it no matter where you are staying.