Villa dei Quintili - Archaeological Park of Appia Antica

Archaeological museum · Torricola

Villa dei Quintili - Archaeological Park of Appia Antica

Archaeological museum · Torricola

Via Appia Nuova, 1092, 00178 Roma RM, Italy

Highlights

Impressive Roman villa ruins with museum, gardens, baths

Via Appia Nuova, 1092, 00178 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

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"A romantic and imposing archeological site, less crowded than the Colosseum, offering a relaxed experience." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Nick DiDomizio

Google

We went here on a Friday and it was completely empty. The views are spectacular, and there is a great educational center too. More people should visit here because it is truly breathtaking. You can tell it’s a hidden gem too because even our taxi driver was looking it up on the way…

Pong Lenis

Google

This is a very lovely Villa, its old ruins are still in fairly good condition and we’re very nice to see. It’s down the Appian way, which has lots to do and see. I really enjoyed my time spent here and I would definitely recommend visiting the Villa of the Quintili

Michiel Hazelhof

Google

Excellent quiet place, easily reachable, if you're looking for some archeology without the tourists, go here

Johan Coetzee

Google

One of the highlights from our trip. We rented bicycles an rode on the apian way. When we stopped here we were the only tourists there so we could wonder every corner and take awesome pics. Definately the place to go if you dont like the crowded sights.

Kent Wang

Google

Entrance from Via Appia Antica. One of the most impressive ruins in Rome, more complete than Villa of Maxentius. The Villa of the Quintilii was built by two brothers named Quintilius in 151, along the Appian Way. It was later confiscated by Emperor Commodus in 182 and transformed into an imperial villa. The ruins include a residence, a theatre, and baths fed by an aqueduct.

Alex D'Elia

Google

Second biggest Roman Empire villa. Second just to Villa Adriana. In the wonderful park of via Appia Antica. Worth visiting!

Julius Cicero

Google

Fantastic site that you are likely to have almost to yourself. Amazing ruins of 2nd century CE villa and gardens with mosaics, baths, theatre, living quarters and fountains. Was impressed by information on signage providing the latest on recent excavations. Word of warning you cannot buy a ticket at the Appia Antica entrance and it’s a long walk to the Appia nuova entrance so ensure you have the pass before arriving ( available at other sites on via appia Antica. As a bonus the staff were very friendly and helpful.. really added to the visit.

Natalija Morozova

Google

Beautiful site with plenty of history and nature. Consists of several buildings and even a modern toilet facility in one. The ancient garden is very small and not looked after- no path there so you have to walk through the tall grass to see the trees and bushes. Only cards accepted to buy entry tickets, but children can visit free.