Villa dei Quintili, Rome: Tickets, Hours and How to Get There
The Villa dei Quintili, at the fifth milestone of the Via Appia Antica, is the largest residential complex in the suburbs of ancient Rome: baths, a monumental nymphaeum, a private theatre and rooms with coloured-marble decoration, on a hill overlooking the Roman countryside. It belonged to the Quintilii brothers, consuls in 151 AD; the emperor Commodus had them put to death in 182-183 and confiscated the villa. Today run by the Appia Antica Archaeological Park, it is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays), with an €8 ticket since 1 July 2026. Allow an hour and a half to two hours, more with the antiquarium.
Highlights
A villa the size of a neighbourhood
The site covers several hectares: the residential wing, gardens, baths and service areas stretch along the old road. After the Quintilii died it passed into the imperial estate, was occupied and altered for centuries, then fortified in the Middle Ages. From the terrace the view takes in the countryside and the arches of the aqueducts.
The nymphaeum and the great halls
The nymphaeum, a monumental fountain facade of brick and arcades, is one of the best-preserved parts of the villa; it was later turned into a medieval bastion. Next to it, the reception rooms open onto the valley.
The baths
The bath complex, one of the largest on the site, keeps vaulted rooms, heating ducts and remains of marble and mosaic floors. This is where you gauge the luxury of the residence.
The antiquarium
Housed in a modern farmhouse (the casale di Santa Maria Nova), it displays sculptures, architectural elements and coloured-marble panels (opus sectile) found during excavations, along with pieces from the Via Appia. Check that it is open on the day of your visit.
A walk along the road
The villa leads naturally into a walk on the Via Appia Antica; see also the nearby Aqueducts Park.
Practical info
Tips
- Appia Antica Archaeological Park tickets, prices seen in October 2026: €8 full price for the Villa dei Quintili (one ticket per site), €2 for EU citizens aged 18-24, free for under-18s, €4 with the Roma Pass; the €12 park ticket, valid for seven days, opens all the sites. The park also offers free entry on the first Sunday of the month: confirm on the official website before you go. There is little shade: bring a hat, water and good shoes. The Via Appia Nuova entrance is the easiest by public transport; the Via Appia Antica entrance suits you if you come by bike or on foot from Cecilia Metella. For the full e-bike outing, read our guide Via Appia by e-bike. See also: Tomb of Cecilia Metella, Circus of Maxentius, Rome's catacombs. Information checked in October 2026.
How to get there
Entrances: Via Appia Antica 251 or Via Appia Nuova 1092, 00178 Rome. Metro line A to Colli Albani, then bus 663 or 664 to Via Appia Nuova; or bus 118 from the Celio/Vibenna stop to the Appia/Squillace stop.
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