Casa dei Grifi, Archaeological site on Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy
The House of the Griffins contains two levels with preserved frescoes, mosaics, and stucco decorations in its underground chambers and rooms.
Built during the 2nd-1st century BC, this residential structure represents the architectural patterns of Roman Republican period aristocratic housing.
The walls display the transition between First and Second Pompeian painting styles, documenting the evolution of Roman artistic techniques.
Visitors can access the site through a steep staircase leading from the Lararium to the underground floor near the Roman Forum.
The building received its name from a fresco depicting two griffins, which remains preserved in the underground section of the structure.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88900,12.48730
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:11
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