Villa of Tiberius, Ancient Roman archaeological complex in Sperlonga, Italy
The villa contains multiple buildings arranged on seaside terraces, featuring residential quarters, service areas, and a natural grotto transformed into a dining area.
The archaeological site houses remnants from Emperor Tiberius's reign between 14-37 AD, including Greek sculptures dating back to 180 BC discovered in 1957.
The National Archaeological Museum displays marble sculptures from the villa depicting scenes from Homer's Odyssey, connecting Roman and Greek artistic traditions.
Visitors can access both the archaeological site and museum for 5 euros, with reduced tickets available at 2.50 euros for eligible individuals.
The villa features a natural cave modified into a summer dining room with an artificial island surrounded by water pools and decorated with classical sculptures.
Location: Sperlonga
GPS coordinates: 41.25070,13.44979
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:43
Italy holds archaeological sites spanning several millennia, offering insights into Etruscan, Greek and Roman civilizations. These locations include necropolises with thousands of tombs, well-preserved Roman villas and ancient settlements along the Mediterranean coast. Many of these sites lie beyond the more familiar destinations and document different aspects of Italian history. The Necropolis of Pantalica near Sortino contains approximately 5,000 rock-cut tombs from the Sicilian Bronze Age, while the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii is known for its wall paintings from the first century BCE. Villa del Casale near Piazza Armerina displays Roman floor mosaics covering more than 37,500 square feet (3,500 square meters). Etruscan burial sites like the Tomb of the Orcus in Tarquinia preserve frescoes from the fourth century BCE. The Archaeological Park of Elea-Velia near Ascea includes remains of a Greek colony founded in the sixth century BCE.
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