Villa Romana del Casale of the fourth century AD.

One of the most important finds so far made is that of the famous Villa del Casale.
With an area of over 3500 square meters, the Villa was the hunting residence of Maximilian Herculean, a colleague of Diocletian in the management of the Roman Empire.

It is now an amazing testimony of life in Roman times due to its mosaic floors, famous throughout the world.

The performance of these mosaics is now attributed to African teachers, as inventors of this art which spread in countries with which it came into contact. The importance of the villa to the global nature is due to the impeccable condition of the mosaics, also considered the largest and most beautiful ever built in Roman times.
This importance is also due to scenes depicted in these works, which appear to be evidence of great technical view of the veracity of subjects and colors.
In these works you can see scenes from Homer's works, mythological scenes and images of everyday life, always carried out very vividly. The Villa has four main clusters identified in: main entrance area and spa; peristyle with living quarters, private rooms, and basil; triclinium and elliptical courtyard. They are arranged in a terrace to adapt to the characteristics of the land on which to stand.

Were found outside two aqueducts used to supply the fountains, services and the spa district.
Many scholars argue that a construction time of this kind could not be completely isolated, but should encompass other marginal buildings devoted to solving all the demands of an imperial villa. For this reason they are now taking various excavations.

Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina - Enna - Sicily - Italy

is open to the public daily from 10.00 to 18.00
Tel 0935680036 - 339 2657640
The cost of the ticket is EUR 3.00. Free entry for EU citizens under the age of 18 years and over 65 years.

At present, pending completion of the restoration work, it is not possible, the entry for the handicapped who need wheelchairs or similar.
It is not allowed entry to the animals.

Are present on site:
Toilets, bars, restaurants, shopping area, information desks, car parks / bike / bus.

For schools is needed to list on letterhead of the school to be presented at the ticket office.

The Villa has ample parking for bikes / cars and buses, you can also take advantage of the urban transport network in the town of Piazza Armerina (5 km) arrives at Villa only during the period April to September.

In the area adjacent to the Villa there are restaurants, bars, public telephones, toilets, souvenir shops, tourist information etc.. Because of the shape of the villa and the presence of numerous walkways and stairs are not allowed access to the disabled who use wheelchairs and the like.

The signal of the mobile network is low / absent in the entire area and for all managers.

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However, we recommend you contact Tel 0935680036 - 339 2657640 to check schedules, etc. ..