Villa dei Quintili

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    06 718 24 85
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    bus: Via Appia Nuova

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Lonely Planet review

The splendid Villa dei Quintili is a wonderfully sited 2nd-century-AD villa built by two brothers who were consuls under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Alas, the splendour of the villa was to be the brothers' downfall - in a fit of jealousy, Emperor Commodus had them both killed, taking over the villa for himself. The highlight is the well-preserved baths complex with a pool, caldarium (hot room) and frigidarium (cold room). There's also a small display of archaeological bits and bobs found in the vicinity.