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Roman Villa del Casale (Piazza Armerina):Tour of Sicilian Mosaics
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Piazza Armerina
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admire the stunning mosaics on the floors of the domus
Private walking tour of Roman Villa del Casale (PIAZZA ARMERINA) with licensed tour guide
Discover the history of the Roman Villa, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Explore the garden with pools adorned in marble and mosaics
Discover the Basilica with its polychrome marble floors
Visit the famous Room of the Ten Girls in Bikinis
Entrance ticket for the Roman Villa del Casale (Piazza Armerina)
Meeting Points
Departure
Villa Romana del Casale
Entrance to the archaeological site, SP90, 94015 Piazza Armerina EN, Italy
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Villa 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
Roman Villa del Casale (Piazza Armerina):Tour of Sicilian Mosaics
(56) Reviews
Piazza Armerina
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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 ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admire the stunning mosaics on the floors of the domus
Private walking tour of Roman Villa del Casale (PIAZZA ARMERINA) with licensed tour guide
Discover the history of the Roman Villa, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Explore the garden with pools adorned in marble and mosaics
Discover the Basilica with its polychrome marble floors
Visit the famous Room of the Ten Girls in Bikinis
Entrance ticket for the Roman Villa del Casale (Piazza Armerina)
Meeting Points
Departure
Villa Romana del Casale
Entrance to the archaeological site, SP90, 94015 Piazza Armerina EN, Italy
