Villa Maxentii, Ancient Roman imperial complex on Via Appia Antica, Rome, Italy.
Villa Maxentii is an ancient Roman imperial complex on Via Appia Antica in Rome, featuring three main structures: a palace, a racing venue, and a mausoleum. The ruins display multiple levels and rooms that visitors can walk through, revealing the layouts of the original buildings.
Emperor Maxentius built the complex in the early 300s, transforming a previous republican property into an imperial residence. The structures show how Roman architecture developed during the late ancient period.
The name comes from the emperor who commissioned the complex. Today, visitors can see how the place reflects Roman upper-class life through its remaining structures.
The site is easy to explore on foot and many areas are freely accessible. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring water, since the area offers little shade and can be windy at times.
The racing venue on the grounds is one of the most intact examples of its kind, showing the curves and structures where chariot races took place. This building reveals how important entertainment was to the Roman elite.
Location: Rome
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Museum system of Roma Capitale
Address: Via Appia Antica 153, 00179 Roma
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00; December 24,31 10:00-14:00; Monday off; January 01 off; May 01 off; December 25 off
Phone: +39060608
Email: info@museiincomuneroma.it
Website: https://villadimassenzio.it
GPS coordinates: 41.85592,12.51959
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59
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