Villa Romana del Casale

4.7
(4,878 reviews)
Strada Provinciale 90, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy
+39 0935 680036Official website
Ancient Ruins
Historic Sites
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sights & Landmarks
Attraction

About

Villa Romana del Casale is a 4th‑century Roman estate in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The villa’s peristyle garden, basilica with opus sectile, triclinium and other rooms showcase more than 40 floor mosaics covering over 3,500 m², including the celebrated Great Hunt and Little Hunt mosaics. Visitors can explore the site via guided walks or fully immersive virtual tours – aerial and ground‑level multimedia experiences that highlight the intricate mosaics and architectural layout. The villa is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or 7 p.m. during legal hours) and, from 20 p.m. to 23 p.m. during the summer season. Admission is €10 for adults, €7 for youths aged 18‑24, and free for children, teachers and disabled visitors.","min_price":10,"ticket_types":[{"name":"Adult","price":10,"currency":"EUR","age_range":"18+"},{"name":"Youth 18-24","price":7,"currency":"EUR","age_range":"18-24"},{"name":"Free","price":0,"currency":"EUR","age_range":"Under 18, Teachers, Disabled"}]}

Highlights

  • Immense Mosaic Collection
  • Great Hunt Mosaic
  • Little Hunt Mosaic
  • Orpheus Alcove
  • Opus Sectile Basilica
  • Peristyle Garden

Must-See Areas

Great Basilica
Peristyle Garden
Triclinium
Orpheus Room
Great Hunt Mosaic
Little Hunt Mosaic

Good to Know

Good for

Families and Children
History Enthusiasts
Art Lovers
Archaeology Students
Couples

Best time to visit

Spring and early autumn offer pleasant temperatures and milder crowds, making them ideal times to explore the villa and its mosaics.

At a glance

  • Typical visit: about 3 hours

Tickets & pricing

Adult

€14.00

Youth 18-24

€7.00

Free

€0.00

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