Speak to Julius Caesar
Ask him about his victories, his ambitions, and the decisions that changed Rome. Why did he cross the Rubicon? What was he willing to risk for power? You choose the questions.
An immersive exhibition at Palau Martorell, Barcelona
Explore ancient Rome. Speak to Caesar. Negotiate with Cleopatra.
Discover ancient artifacts and historical replicas, meet the protagonists of antiquity, and watch a model of Rome come to life. Choose the combined ticket and complete your visit with an epic virtual reality journey, where ancient Rome unfolds around you in breathtaking detail.
The Experience
History has plenty to tell you. Now you can ask it questions.
From the resistance of the Gauls to the power of Rome and the splendour of Alexandria, explore Julius Caesar’s world through objects, conversations, and immersive experiences. Discover the people, customs, and ambitions that shaped an era.
Negotiate with Cleopatra
Enter the world of a queen for whom every alliance could change Egypt’s fate. Speak to her about Rome, power, and her kingdom. Could you earn her trust?
Challenge Vercingetorix
Meet the leader who united the Gallic peoples against Caesar. Ask him about resistance, freedom, and the siege of Alesia. Hear the story from the other side of the battle.
Discover objects that connect past and present
Explore genuine ancient artifacts and historical replicas that bring the Roman world closer. Coins, weapons, armour, and everyday objects reveal how people lived, traded, and fought.
Watch Rome come to life
A model of ancient Rome comes to life before your eyes. Explore its buildings and monuments and discover the city in the second century AD: the legacy of a world Caesar helped reshape.
Explore the scents of antiquity
Visit the marked scent stations and discover aromas associated with Roman cooking and ancient Egyptian rituals. Experience another connection to everyday life in the past.
Immerse yourself in Cleopatra’s stories
Step into an immersive room where imagery, sound, and narration transport you to the world of Cleopatra and Alexandria. Discover stories that weave together history, myth, and legend.
Virtual Reality
Experience history from within.
Put on your headset, settle into a motion chair, and step into Julius Caesar’s world. Monumental settings, cinematic visuals, and extraordinary attention to detail place you at the heart of the action.
Before the fortifications of Alesia, on the banks of the Rubicon, among Rome’s monuments, and bound for Alexandria: experience a first-person journey through conquest, power, and ambition.
Available with the combined ticket: exhibition + virtual reality.
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Exhibition
Discover ancient artifacts and replicas, speak to Caesar, negotiate with Cleopatra, and meet Vercingetorix. Watch Rome come to life, explore the scents of antiquity, and immerse yourself in Cleopatra’s stories.
Includes all exhibition experiences. Virtual reality is not included.
Book exhibition ticketsExhibition & virtual reality
Enjoy every exhibition experience and complete your visit with an adventure of epic scale in Julius Caesar’s world, with cinematic visuals and motion chairs.
Includes the full exhibition and the virtual reality journey.
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Your journey to antiquity begins in Barcelona
Venue: Palau Martorell
Address: Carrer Ample, 11, 08002 Barcelona
Recommended age: 8 and above. There is no mandatory minimum age.
Usual opening hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. Please check the ticket booking page for exceptions and available times on your chosen date.
Accessibility: A lift is available on site. Visitors who need assistance transferring into a motion chair must bring someone who can help them transfer and sit down.
FAQ
Where is the exhibition?
The exhibition is at Palau Martorell, Carrer Ample, 11, 08002 Barcelona.
What are the opening hours?
Usual opening hours are 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. Exceptions may apply, so please check the ticket booking page to confirm available times on your chosen date.
What does the exhibition ticket include?
It includes the exhibition route, ancient artifacts and replicas, conversations with Caesar, Cleopatra, and Vercingetorix, the model of Rome brought to life, the scent stations, and the immersive room featuring Cleopatra’s stories.
What does the combined ticket include?
It includes every exhibition experience and the virtual reality journey through Julius Caesar’s world, experienced using a headset while seated in a motion chair.
Is virtual reality included in every ticket?
Virtual reality is included only in the combined ticket. The exhibition ticket includes all other experiences.
Can I buy a ticket just for virtual reality?
No. There are two ticket options: exhibition and exhibition + virtual reality.
Is it suitable for children? Is there a minimum age?
We recommend the experience for ages 8 and above, although there is no mandatory minimum age. It contains some mild violence, with no gore or swearing. Families can decide whether the content is suitable for their children.
Is the exhibition accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
Yes, visitors with reduced mobility are welcome, and a lift is available on site. The virtual reality experience requires transferring into a motion chair. If you need help transferring and sitting down, please bring someone who can assist you.
Rome has a story. Come and experience it.
Speak to its protagonists, discover its legacy, and step into Julius Caesar’s world at Palau Martorell, Barcelona.
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