The monumental, ancient Roman villa was built in the middle of the 2nd century AD. There were extensive thermal baths powered by its own aqueduct and a private hippodrome. Currently, it houses a museum, which exhibits, among others, marble friezes and sculptures that once adorned the villa. You can also see the terrace overlooking Via Appia Nuova. IN
The villa was built for the brothers Sesto Quintilio Condiano and Sesto Quintilio Valerio Massimo. They were both wealthy, well-educated consuls and Roman owners. In the years 182-183, Emperor Commodus accused them of treason and sentenced them to death, at the same time taking over their property, including this villa. The complex remained in use until the 6th century.
The villa was so spacious that when its ruins were first found, they were called Roma Vecchia, or Old Rome. These were considered to be the remains of an entire city, not one mansion.
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