Villa of Livia, Ancient Roman villa in Prima Porta, Italy
The Villa of Livia features underground rooms decorated with garden frescoes depicting flora and fauna in remarkable detail against a blue sky background.
The residence belonged to Livia Drusilla, who received it as a dowry when she married Emperor Augustus in 39 BC, making it a significant imperial property.
The garden frescoes demonstrate advanced Roman painting techniques that surpass many examples found in Pompeii through their sophisticated execution and naturalistic style.
Visitors can explore the archaeological site on weekdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 with guided tours available.
An eagle reportedly dropped a white hen carrying a laurel branch onto Livia's lap at this location, leading to the villa's Latin name 'Ad Gallinas Albas'.
Location: Rome
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-13:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00
Phone: +390633626826
Website: http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 42.00312,12.49261
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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