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Appia Antica · Rome

Villa of the Quintilii

Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova

Ancient siteLocals' pick

The largest villa in Rome's suburbs, built by the Quintilii brothers and seized by Emperor Commodus after he had them killed in 182-183; its baths, a circus, a theatre and a Roman winery sit in open campagna with almost no one around.

Address
Via Appia Nuova 1092 (also Via Appia Antica 251), 00178 Roma
Hours
Tue-Sun 09:00-19:15; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09; shorter in winter)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1.5 h
Price
EUR 8 (EUR 2 EU citizens 18-24, EUR 4 with Roma Pass, free under 18); EUR 12 Appia park ticket for all sites (parcoarcheologicoappiaantica.it, 2026)
Price level
€
Free entry
First Sunday of every month (free for everyone, state museum scheme)
Also free for: Under 18s free; disabled visitors, guides, teachers, ICOM members free; EU citizens 18-24 pay EUR 2

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • The Santa Maria Nova farmhouse on the Appia Antica side is included and makes a good entrance if you are walking the Appia.
  • Bring water and sun protection: the site is large and exposed.

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