Villa of the Sette Bassi, Roman villa ruins at Via Tuscolana, Italy.
The Villa of the Sette Bassi is a Roman residence from the 2nd century on Via Tuscolana, south of Rome, spreading across several hectares. It consists of multiple residential buildings, two bath complexes, farm structures, and a large garden area with a race track.
The villa was built in the middle of the 2nd century under Emperor Antoninus Pius and went through several construction phases, each bringing new improvements. The site was used and modified over generations until it was eventually abandoned.
The residence shows how wealthy Romans lived, with spaces for receiving guests and private areas for the family. Gardens and bath complexes were important places for socializing and daily routines.
The site is reachable from central Rome by public transportation and has a clearly marked entrance. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes, as exploring the sprawling ruins requires significant walking.
Several marble sculptures that originally stood at this villa are now housed in British museums. The site is partly fed by an ancient aqueduct that has supplied the region for nearly 2000 years.
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