Four archaeological sites in the capital city open extraordinarily on Jan. 1, 2023

The Special Superintendence of Rome is extraordinarily opening four archaeological sites in different quadrants of the city on January 1, 2023. Along the Via Flaminia, north of the capital, it will be possible to visit free of charge theArch of Malborghetto and the Villa of Livia, directed by Angelina De Laurenzi. Two places that tell stories of great people, between history and legends. Such as that of Constantine, who right near Malborghetto had in a dream a vision of a cross of light with the inscription “in hoc signo vinces” (with this sign you will win) and the next day routed Maxentius’ troops in the great battle of Ponte Milvio in 312 A.D.C. And the story of Livia Drusilla, wife of Augustus, evoked by the villa’s still-visible ancient structures, such as the bedrooms, atrium, and reception area, as well as some frescoes and mosaics that lined the walls and floors.

At the center of Rome, the Baths of Caracalla, under the direction of Mirella Serlorenzi: the most important spa facility in imperial Rome, inaugurated in 216 AD by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Bassianus, known as Caracalla. A tour that winds its way through the thermal structures of the calidarium, tepidarium and frigidarium, the laconica, the large saunas, the apoditeria, the changing rooms and the natatio, the large outdoor pool. A place that is cloaked in a charm all its own on winter days and where it will still be possible to admire Giuseppe Penone’s four imposing works entitled Idee di Pietra (exhibition extended until March 19, 2023).

Finally, in the southwest quadrant of the capital, it will be possible to discover the Drugstore Museum, with a renovated museum itinerary, a new layout and an exhibition of contemporary art Virus Group. Naples New York Corviale. A proximity museum, wanted by director Alessio De Cristofaro, with cultural production at the center at the service of citizens and at the same time able to tell the story of the portuense territory from antiquity to the Middle Ages.

Hours:

ARCH OF MALBORGHETTO, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., last admission at 3:30 p.m.

VILLA DI LIVIA, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., last admission at 3:30 p.m.

CARACALLA BATHS, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., last admission at 3:30 p.m.

DRUGSTORE MUSEUM: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., last admission at 6 p.m.

For info: www.soprintendenzaspecialeroma.it

Pictured, the Baths of Caracalla

Four archaeological sites in the capital city open extraordinarily on Jan. 1, 2023

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