Naniglio Roman Villa

Gioiosa Ionica, Italy

Built in the late first century BC, the Villa of Naniglio reached its maximum splendour in the third century AD. The main attraction of the villa is a huge, well preserved water reservoir, comprised of a central nave and two lateral aisles.

The Naniglio is an underground structure consisting of a central nave and two side aisles, with a ceiling made of crossed vaults supported on eight square columns arranged in two rows. This structure is so well preserved that it is possible to fully appreciate its characteristics and architectural quality. At the ends of the reservoir, in fact, are two rooms with multi-coloured mosaic floors featuring geometric patterns and walls covered with plaster.

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Founded: 1st century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Italy

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Alessandra Pasqua (3 years ago)
To visit the site you must contact the Proloco di Gioiosa Jonica.
Massimo Badolisani (3 years ago)
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Silvia Sco (3 years ago)
unfortunately it is closed, although here on google it reports details of the timetable with a holiday calendar, I learn from a shopkeeper nearby that the local pro loco gave it life only during the exit period from lockdown 2021, to incentivize people to go out again. but currently everything is in abandonment. But the gentle merchant shows us a secondary road between the fields to access it. pity not to be able to enjoy it with the right lights, maintenance and explanatory guide. NB for explorers, historical antiquities to be found in its surroundings on the s.s. 106, ancient towers and Roman amphitheater
LITO OP (3 years ago)
Beautiful place!
D B (4 years ago)
Very interesting archaeological site. It is necessary to book in advance
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