Villa Romana del Casale

at Piazza Armerina

May 2016

 
 

Villa Romana del Casale is perhaps the finest example of Roman mosaics anywhere. Built in the 4th century AD but covered by a mudslide in the 12th century, the site remained covered until the early 19th century. Today UNESCO protects this incredible treasure.


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