Villa of Trajan, Roman imperial villa in Arcinazzo Romano, Italy.
The Villa of Trajan is a Roman imperial summer residence built on three terraces in the hills of Arcinazzo Romano, in the Lazio region. It includes thermal baths, exercise areas, and an oval pool at the lowest level.
Emperor Trajan had this summer residence built between 97 and 114 AD on the Altipiani di Arcinazzo plateau. After his death, later rulers continued to use and modify the site over time.
The dining room of the villa still shows traces of wall paintings and marble flooring brought from North Africa. These materials were reserved for the most prestigious buildings in the Roman world and give a sense of the owner's status.
The site has a small museum displaying architectural fragments and objects recovered from excavations. Sturdy footwear is a good idea since the terrain across the three levels can be uneven.
Lead pipes found during excavations carry Latin inscriptions that helped confirm who owned the villa. Marked pipes like these are rare across the Roman world and are considered direct evidence of ownership.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
