Settefinestre

Settefinestre is a Roman villa in Tuscany built on a terraced platform supported by an underground network of passages and chambers. The complex contained residential areas with mosaic decorations, storage facilities, and workshops dedicated to wine production.

The Sestii family built this villa in the middle of the first century before Christ, when wealthy Romans acquired vast estates following military conflicts. It represents a typical example of how the ruling class consolidated power through land ownership.

The estate was home to wealthy Romans who shaped the land for wine production and agricultural wealth. Its rooms still reveal how the family lived and conducted their daily business here.

The site sits on a hillside and requires some climbing to explore all sections of the complex. The best times to visit are during warmer months when the excavations are most accessible and visible.

Excavations began in the 1970s using innovative methods that transformed archaeological practice in Italy. Today this site serves as a model for systematic uncovering and careful documentation of ancient structures.