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Guided tour of the roman Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina town in Sicily, one of the most precious jewels left by the Roman civilization in Sicily.
The villa, built in the III-IV a.d. it probably belonged to Valerio Massimiano, a powerful patrician of the empire. Since 1997 it has become a UNESCO world heritage, especially for the beauty of its mosaics, famous all over the world.
The domus with its 48 rooms is built around the quadrangular peristyle which is accessed from the vestibule. The peristyle floor is entirely mosaic with drawings of European and African animals while the garden is enriched by a large fountain composed of three pools, covered in marble on the outside and in mosaic inside.
Tour included the visit of the room with the ten girls in bikinis portrayed in various sports: throwing the disc, playing with the ball, exercises with weights and cross country and, later, the Basilica with the polychrome marble floors
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Entrance to the archaeological site, SP90, 94015 Piazza Armerina EN, Italy
Itinerary
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1Villa Romana del Casale
The Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina is an extraordinary Roman residence dating back to the 3rd–4th century AD, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved mosaics. The domus, with over 40 rooms, is organized around a quadrangular peristyle, while the garden is enriched with fountains and pools decorated with marble and mosaics. The villa is considered one of the most precious examples of Roman art and architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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