If you find yourselves close to the Palatine Hill make sure you visit the “House of Livia”.
You will discover an extremely charming building where you can relive the story of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, one of the richest and most important families in Ancient Rome.
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Accessibility
The site is partially wheelchair accessible.
VISITING THE HOUSE
The House of Livia was just one wing of the far larger complex of the House of Augustus on the Palatine but the building still carries this name today following the discovery of the name of the Emperor Augustus’s wife, “Iulia Aug(usta)”, on the water pipes dating to the period.
On entering the House of Livia you will walk across a floor decorated with a simple mosaic that leads you to the most important rooms, such as the tablinum, a reception room for guests, and the triclinium, the dining room. These rooms were originally adorned with frescoes depicting mythological scenes and landscapes behind fake architectures in perspective, enlivened with a wide array of characters and garlands of fruit and leaves.
Some of these decorations disappeared and some were removed. Nevertheless, thanks to the use of innovative multimedia devices you will be able to admire the wonderful decorations as if they were still right in front of you.
Come and visit the House of Livia. You will be enchanted by the elegance and sophistication of one of the most beautiful private residences in Imperial Rome!
If you want to learn more about the most influential first lady of Ancient Rome you can also visit the triclinium in Palazzo Massimo and the Villa of Livia at Prima Porta.
Where
Via di San Gregorio 30, Roma (RM)
Transportation
Metro: line B station Colosseo
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- accesses with restrictions
- compulsory booking of entrance tickets online
