Palatine Hill Audio Guide
Explore Palatine Hill with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Palatine Hill is the centremost of the seven hills of Rome, Italy. It is a significant archaeological site, featuring ancient ruins and also houses a national museum.
What you will hear
House of Livia
This was the residence of Livia Drusilla, wife of Emperor Augustus, featuring some of the most sophisticated wall paintings found in the ancient world.
House of Livia
Discover the surprisingly modest residence of Livia Drusilla, the formidable woman who helped shape the first Roman dynasty.
Livia's Central Hall
Marvel at 2,000-year-old frescoes that use brilliant perspective techniques to transform flat walls into grand architectural vistas.
House of the Griffins
Hidden beneath later imperial levels, this is the oldest house on the Palatine, dating to the 2nd century BC and named for its exquisite stucco reliefs.
House of the Griffins
Descend to the oldest house on the hill, where the Roman Republic's elite first displayed their rising power through grand imitations.
Stucco Relief of the Griffins
Examine the delicate plasterwork of two griffins, ancient guardians of strength and protection that gave this hidden house its name.
Baths of Septimius Severus
The emperors enjoyed their own private bath complex here, complete with heated rooms and stunning views over the Circus Maximus.
Baths of Septimius Severus
Reserved for the imperial household, this private bath complex featured a sophisticated system of heated rooms and steam chambers supplied by a dedicated branch of a mountain aqueduct.
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