Villa of Maxentius on the Appian Way
( villa di massenzio
sulla via appia )
A
villa located at the third mile of the Appian Way
has been identified as the private dwelling
of Maxentius, the place where the unfortunate
emperor took refuge prior to his fatal last
battle.
In
addition to traces of the imperial palace,
the complex also comprises the remains of a
circus used for the enactment of
private spectacles for the emperor and
his acquaintances and a mausoleum
commemorating his son Romulus, who died young
in 309 AD.
The
entire complex was built in the short span of his
reign (306-312) .
The
site chosen by the emperor for the
construction of his palace was at a place
overlooking the Appian Way.
The
complex is divided into independent constructions:
palace, circus and mausoleum.
From
the top of the hill, the palace
occupied a natural depression in the land, and
the imperial family tomb with its entrance from
the Appian Way, the most famous road
of tombs.
Information and Addresses
Address Via Appia Antica, 153
For
Tours information
– private guided tours – special entrances, no waiting in
line - VIP services
www.tourinrome.com
www.vaticanmuseuminformation.com
www.vaticanmuseumticket.com
