Domus del Mito, Roman archaeological site in Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy

Domus del Mito is a Roman residence in Sant'Angelo in Vado with multiple rooms featuring elaborate floor mosaics throughout. The designs include both black and white patterns and colorful compositions that decorate the different spaces of the house.

The Domus del Mito was built at the end of the 1st century AD at Campo della Pieve, within the ancient city of Tifernum Mataurense. Its mosaic floors, mostly well preserved, show that the city belonged to the network of cartoon models and specialised workshops, and that a cultivated, refined patron commissioned the house. It is described as the most important archaeological find made in the area in the last 50 years.

The floors display mosaic representations of Neptune, Amphitrite, Bacchus, and Medusa, showing how mythological figures were central to how wealthy Romans decorated their homes. These scenes reveal the stories and gods that mattered most to the people who lived here.

Access to this archaeological site typically requires advance planning, as visits are arranged through coordination with the management. It is advisable to contact ahead to confirm availability and arrange your visit.

The triclinium's mosaics pair a hunting scene with a fishing scene, framed by a dense border of black-and-white geometric motifs. The room shows the range of the house's decoration: mythological panels elsewhere, everyday land and sea activities here.