Archaeological sites in Lazio

Archaeological Sites and Ruins

Lazio serves as the epicenter of ancient Roman and Etruscan history, offering a dense concentration of archaeological treasures. This collection spans the UNESCO-listed painted tombs of Tarquinia and Cerveteri to the sprawling imperial retreat of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli. Discover the urban layout of Ostia Antica, the sacred groves of Lucus Feroniae, and the layered history of Rome’s Basilica of St. Clement. From the monumental ruins of the Roman Forum to the coastal villas of Tiberius, these sites showcase the architectural evolution and cultural heritage of Western civilization's foundation.

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Etruscan Necropolises of Tarquinia

Tarquinia, formerly Corneto, is an old city in the province of Viterbo, Lazio, Central Italy, known chiefly for its ancient Etruscan tombs…

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Hadrian's Villa

Ancient Roman archaeological site featuring extensive ruins, sculptures, and pools from Emperor Hadrian's imperial retreat. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Temple of Jupiter Anxur

The Temple of Jupiter Anxur is an Ancient Roman temple that is located in Terracina, Italy.

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Argentina Square

Archaeological site featuring four ancient temples from the Roman Republic and Imperial periods with well-preserved ruins.

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Basilica of St.Clement

Historic Roman Catholic basilica featuring layered archaeological structures and notable mosaics dating back to the 1st century. It combines ancient Roman, early Christian, medieval, and renaissance elements within a religious and cultural heritage site.

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Temple of Saturn

Ancient Roman temple ruins dedicated to the god Saturn, located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill. A significant archaeological site showcasing Roman architecture and history.

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Forum Boarium

The Forum Boarium was the cattle market or forum venalium of ancient Rome.

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Golden House

The Domus Aurea was a vast landscaped complex built by the Emperor Nero largely on the Oppian Hill in the heart of ancient Rome after the…

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Forum of Augustus

The Forum of Augustus is one of the Imperial fora of Rome, Italy, built by Augustus. It includes the Temple of Mars Ultor.

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Basilica of Maxentius

The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, sometimes known as the Basilica Nova—meaning "new basilica"—or Basilica of Maxentius, is an…

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Mausoleum of Augustus

The Mausoleum of Augustus is a large tomb built by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 28 BCE on the Campus Martius in Rome, Italy.

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Ostia Antica

Today, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site but in times of Ancient Rome it was a prospering harbour.

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Villa of the Quintilii

Take a good look at these ruins. Once, they were a magnificent villa of the noble Roman Quintilii family.

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Etruscan Necropolis of Cerveteri

One of the largest necropolises in Europe and a unique burial site of Etruscan culture.

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Villa of Tiberius

The emperor's seaside resort. There is also a museum which displays the art found in the villa, most of it focused on the Odyssey.

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Terme Taurine

Terme Taurine, also known as the Taurine Baths, is a large elaborate ancient Roman baths complex located about 4 km east of the city of…

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Santuario di Ercole Vincitore

A massive Roman sanctuary complex dating to the 2nd century BC. It features a central temple, a theater, and a large porticoed square built over the ancient Via Tiburtina. It is one of the most significant examples of Republican-era architecture in Italy.