- The Villa of the Quintilii is the ruin of an extensive Roman Villa near Rome.
- It is located 5 miles (8km) outside of Rome along the Via Appia.
History
- It was a Villa Urbana, a weekend or holiday villa, located near to the city, rather than a Villa rustica. The villa was the size of a small town.
- It was built during Hadrian‘s reign (117-138 CE) by two brothers, Sextus Quintillius Valerius Maximus (Consul 151 CE) and Sextus Quintilius Condianus (Consul 180 CE).
- However, in 182 CE Commodus commandeered the villa after executing the brothers and built a private Hippodrome in the grounds.
The Site
- The site holds a Nymphaeum, the Hall of the Tepidarium, Baths, the remains of Commodus’ Circus and a recently excavated Winery.
- The villa Museum holds sculptures, marble friezes and other Finds excavated from the villa.
Villa of the Quintilli