MUSEO ARA PACIS. Lungotevere in Augusta. Information: Tel. 060608. Opening hours: Friday and Saturday from 7.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. (Last entry at 10 p.m.). The vision goggles are not allowed under 13. The tour takes 45 minutes. Available in 5 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish and German. Admission: full €12, reduced €10.
Characters, gestures, deities and animals come to life in 3D to illustrate, together with the colour, the origins of Rome and the family of Augustus.
The Ara as it was is the first enhancement and augmented reality of one of the most important masterpieces of Roman art. An opportunity to witness the innovative story about the Ara Pacis and the origins of Rome, further enhanced by 2 new subjects in Virtual Reality.
The project, promoted by Roma Capitale, Assessorato alla Crescita culturale – Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali and organized by Zètema Progetto Cultura, curated by ETT SpA. The coordination, the scientific direction, the copywriting and the scenes are designed by the Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali. The characters are voiced by Luca Ward and Manuela Mandracchia.
