Augustus, Julius Caesar’s nephew,became the first Roman emperor in 29 BC.He married Livia, his third wife,in 39 BC. Their marriage lasted more than 50 years, until he died in 14 AD. Itwas a powerful relationship, and she became the first woman in Roman society tohave a great power and influence over her husband’s political choices anddecisions.Even though she didn’t give himany children, he never divorced her.They were both deified after andthere are still many secrets behind their divine love story that are waiting tobe discovered. You will visit the stunning remains related to the ImperialCouple and their family, all while listening to the many interesting storiesabout them.You will see the Forum ofAugustus, part of the Imperial Forum, and the Ara Pacis Augustae, which is anincredibly well preserved little temple. Then you will go to Octavia’s Porticusand Marcello’s theatre, where there are some ancient statues of the lovers. Youwill also see the amazing botanical frescoes from Livia’s villa, which aredisplayed in a special section at the Palazzo Massimo Museum.
