Villa Romana del Casale

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SP90, 94015 Piazza Armerina EN, Italy
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Age category 12+

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Villa Romana del Casale is a remarkable UNESCO-listed monument that boasts the richest and best-preserved collection of mosaics from ancient Rome.

Dating back to the 4th century AD, this luxurious villa, believed to have been commissioned by the co-emperor Maximian, covers an area of almost 9 hectares and presents a complex layout typical of the Roman residences of the elite.

The most famous mosaic 'Girls in Bikinis' depicts young women practicing before the Olympic Games. It is worth planning 2-3 hours to fully appreciate the splendor and intriguing details of this unique testimony to Roman art and culture.

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