Did Nero really say 'I will build a city that will bear my name.'?

Nero Quote Source & Citation:

I will build a city that will bear my name.

— Nero Contemporary · Roman Emperor, fiddled while Rome burned

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Referring to his plans for 'Neronia', reported by Tacitus

Date: c. 64 AD

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