Curiosities of ancient Rome (Monuments)
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Ruins of Roman fort built into contemporary building
Ruins of a Roman fort built into a contemporary building in Regensburg, Germany. Castra Regina was established in 179 CE; the III Legio Italica was stationed here.
Roman baths in Marsala
In the northwest of the Lilybaeum Archaeological Park, there are remains of the Roman baths from the 3rd-2nd century BCE. Archaeologists also found traces of an older defensive structure on which baths were built. Currently, only the remains of hypocaustum ... Read more
Temple of Concordia in Agrigento
The Temple of Concordia owes its name to the Latin inscription that was preserved in the vicinity of the building and proclaimed “the harmony of the inhabitants of Agrigentum”. The columns of the temple were made in the Doric order ... Read more
Temple of Juno Lacinia in Agrigento
Ancient temple, which was mistakenly attributed to Juno (hence the name Temple of Juno Latina – Juno Lacinia), due to the preserved Latin inscription. The building was built on a natural platform and dates back to the middle of the ... Read more
Villa Romana di Patti in Sicily
Roman villa called Villa Romana di Patti is located on the north coast of Sicily. The vast remains of the building that have survived prove that it was a luxurious villa with a latifundium. The discovery was made in 1973 ... Read more
Roman villa in south of Sicily
In the south of Sicily, near the city of Agrigento, on the waterfront are the remains of a Roman villa from the 1st century CE. The property was discovered in 1907. The building consisted of several rooms and a bathhouse, ... Read more
Roman amphitheater in Catania
Roman amphitheatre in Catania (Sicily) was one of the largest of its kind in the Roman Empire. The building could accommodate up to 15,000 spectators, with a 32-step audience (cavea). The amphitheatre probably dates back to the 2nd century CE, ... Read more
Villa Romana del Tellaro in Sicily
Roman villa, Villa Romana del Tellaro, is located in eastern Sicily, south of the town of Noto. The villa was of an agricultural character, however, it is distinguished mainly by beautiful mosaic floors. The mosaics show scenes from mythology (Hector, ... Read more
Roman amphitheater in Syracuse
The Roman amphitheatre in Syracuse (eastern Sicily) was the largest of its kind on the island. It was probably built at the end of the 1st-century BCE and was associated with the reconstruction of Syracuse in 21 BCE. It is ... Read more
Villa romana di San Luca in Sicily
In the central part of Sicily, near the town of Corleone, there are the remains of a Roman villa – Villa romana di San Luca. The facility had an agricultural character and unfortunately it is not available to tourists. The ... Read more
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