Acropolis of Troiana

The Acropolis of Troiana is an historic fortress and palace complex that dominates the skyline of Troiana from atop Palatine hill. The palace serves as the official residence of the Monarch when in residence in the ancient capital. The complex consists of five palaces, the Domus Augusti, Domus Basilissa, Domus Transitoria, Domus Aurea, Domus Flavia, in addition to temples, baths, the imperial mausoleum, parks, and gardens located on 63 acres.

Buildings

The Acropolis is enclosed by a thick wall triangular in shape which is 275,000 square metres (2,960,000 sq ft) with twenty towers. Located in the heart of the Acropolis is the Pantheon square, the location of the Cathedral of the Pantheon, the site of coronations for Mesogeian emperors for centuries.

The oldest structure still standing in the complex is the Domus Augusti, which houses the Celestial throne. The Domus Augusti consists of a large reception hall, adjoining antechambers, and a banquet hall decorated with mosaics and elaborate frescoes. The Domus Augusti is entered by way of the Omorfos Porch, the spot where every monarch has passed during their coronation procession.

Connected to the Domus Augusti is the Domus Basilissa, which houses the private apartments of the Emperor, Empress, and the Imperial family. The focal point of the Domus Basilissa is the Chamber of the Augusta, the official reception hall for the Empress where celebrations were held for centuries in honour of the empress consort.

While the Domus Augusti and the Domus Basilissa serve a more intimate function, the Domus Flavia and the Domus Aurea are more public in nature. The Domus Aurea, the older of the two consists of an estimated 700 rooms, dedicated halls to the saints of Mesogeia, a reception hall, banqueting hall, as well as the state apartments of the Emperor, all centered around two open courtyards.

Connected to the Domus Aurea by way of the Hall of Saint Marios is the Domus Flavia the site of many of the public reception halls of the palace, including the Lararium, the entrance hall of the palace, the palace's great hall called the Aula Regia, council chamber, a chamber for parliament, and the large banquet hall, the triclinium.

Connecting the older Domus Augusti and the Domous Basilissa to the remodeled and modern Domus Flavia and Domus Aurea is the Domus Transitoria. The Transitoria palace is noted for its bathhouses, stadium, theatres, and parks having been called the palace of the emperor's amusements.