Roman villa at the Via Neroniana

The Roman villa at Via Neroniana features two residential quarters with columned porches that frame open gardens and rooms decorated with geometric mosaics in black, red, and white. The site also contains functional areas such as bathing rooms and storage spaces typical of such estates.

The villa was built in the first century A.D. as a home for a wealthy family and remained in use until the fourth century. University of Padua excavations from 2001 to 2011 revealed the structure of the site and its valuable contents.

The villa reflects how wealthy Romans lived near thermal springs and designed their homes with costly decorations and comfortable layouts. The objects found here show that such places served as both residences and gathering spots for leisure and social activities.

Modern walkways and informational panels guide you through the excavated residential areas and decorated rooms at your own pace. The site is compact and straightforward to explore, allowing visitors to see the layout without complicated navigation.

Among the thousands of objects discovered are everyday items and ceramics that reveal how people actually lived during that era. These finds tell stories about food, clothing, and household routines that are rarely preserved elsewhere.