Villa of the Quintilii

Villa of the Quintilii is a monumental ancient Roman villa on the Via Appia Antica, set beyond the fifth milestone and just outside the traditional boundaries of Rome, Italy. It was built for the wealthy and cultured Quintilii brothers, Sextus Quintilius Valerius Maximus and Sextus Quintilius Condianus, and it gives a clear sense of how large elite country residences could be in ancient Rome. It is a good choice for a historical visit and a walk along one of Rome’s best-known ancient roads.

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• the remains of a large Roman villa complex, which help show the impressive scale associated with aristocratic living in antiquity
• the setting on the Via Appia Antica, adding context to the site’s original link with one of Rome’s key ancient routes
• a direct connection to the Quintilii brothers, Sextus Quintilius Valerius Maximus and Sextus Quintilius Condianus, and their status as wealthy, cultured Romans

For a visit, comfortable shoes are a good idea, since the site is best explored on foot and works well together with the surrounding Appian Way area. It is a solid option for travelers interested in Roman history, archaeology, and a quieter outing just outside the city center.