Throughout the month of May, the Arch of Malborghetto and the Villa of Livia, on the Via Flaminia, open to the public

Throughout the month of May, the Special Superintendence of Rome, directed by Daniela Porro, is opening two important archaeological sites on the Via Flaminia to visitors: theArch of Malborghetto and the Villa of Livia.

Just beyond the 13th mile of the ancient Flaminian Way is the Casale di Malborghetto. The building encompassed a fourth-century AD four-sided arch located at the junction of the Via Flaminia and the road connecting Veio and the Tiberina. The tetrapylon, rectangular in plan, on four brick pillars, was topped by a flat-roofed attic. The presence of an honorary arch on the Via Flaminia, datable to the 4th century CE, has been related to the descent of Constantine’s troops from the north along this very road to oppose those of the emperor Maxentius. In the course of time the arch underwent many transformations, both structural and functional: from a fortified church to a farmhouse surrounded by the ruins of the Borgo (from there it prsee the name Malborghetto). In the 18th century it was adapted as a Half Post Station. Turned back into a farmhouse, it was only in 1982 that it became part of the State Property. After careful restoration it houses an Antiquarium with findings related to the Via Flaminia.

Belonging to Livia Drusilla, wife of Augustus, the Villa of Livia presents much of the ancient structures. Private rooms where the bedrooms, cubicula, of Livia and the emperor are still visible, the atrium and a small inner garden, and the reception area, consisting of large rooms overlooking the peristyle. The whole complex had frescoed walls and mosaic and opus sectile floors. A large porticoed terrace with garden adorned the eastern side of the imperial residence, from which the Tiber could be seen. The Antiquarium, located at the present entrance to the archaeological area, displays the most significant artifacts found at the site.

For more info on opening days and hours, the website of the Special Superintendence of Rome can be consulted.

Admission is free without reservation.

Throughout the month of May, the Arch of Malborghetto and the Villa of Livia, on the Via Flaminia, open to the public

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