Ruins · Italy · Sicily
Villa Romana del Casale
A Roman villa with vast, vividly coloured floor mosaics.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Villa Romana del Casale matters
Hidden in the Sicilian countryside, this villa's floors show hunting scenes, athletes and the famous girls in bikinis. It is one of the best collections of Roman mosaics anywhere. Follow the raised walkways slowly, because the floors are full of animals, athletes and everyday scenes.
Talking points
- Extensive mosaics.
- The bikini girls mosaic.
- UNESCO-listed.
- Remote; car needed.
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