The Domus del Larario of Assisi is proof of how this lovely Umbrian town is packed with surprises that not everybody knows about. You can discover it too by visiting this old Roman home located under Palazzo Giampè, currently home to a police station.
The Domus del Larario, a prestigious residence dating to the 1st century A.D., was uncovered by chance just a few years ago, in 2001.
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Opening days
Open for groups on request and for singles on schedule of visits
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
- access not recommended for disabled people
- it is better to wear comfortable shoes and clothing
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Info Reservation
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A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE DOMUS OF LARARIO
It consists of a peristylium, a portico with brick columns covered with stucco, five rooms with decorated walls and majestic two-tone mosaic floors made with extreme precision.
The walls of the domus reach a height of over 4 metres and are decorated with strong Pompeian red and ochre shades and little pinakes with scenes of family life. In one room a terra cotta statue was found which, perhaps depicting one of the protectors of the house, Silvanus, would usually have been housed in a lararium, or holy shrine, hence the name ‘Domus del Larario’.
WHAT AWAITS YOU AT THE DOMUS OF LARARIO
The Domus del Larario transmits the great charm of Roman Assisi, often largely ignored in favour of the medieval wonders of the city of St. Francis. At the Domus del Larario you can observe the typical structure of the Roman domus: the stunning mosaics and beautifully preserved frescoes are only matched by those of Rome and Pompeii. The wedding image found in the bedroom (cubiculum) is particularly striking and is certain to delight visitors.
The ancient Domus of Assisi, well away from the usual tourist spots, guards a mysterious and riveting past. Choose the other sights on the Assisi Underground tour to immerse yourself in the city’s Roman history.
Services
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Visits
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Visits
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Didactics for schools
by reservation
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Additional Info
You can visit the Domus only by guided tour
TICKETS
_ Full € 5.00 combined Domus del Larario and Domus di Properzio
Where
Via Sant'Antonio, 5/3 Assisi PG, presso Palazzo Giampè
Transportation
By train
From Florence to Rome: take a train to Terontola railways station and then, from Terontola, the coincidence to Assisi/Santa Maria degli Angeli. It takes approx. 45/60 minutes to reach Assisi from there.
From Ancona- Rome: take a train to Foligno and then another one to Perugia or Assisi -Santa Maria degli Angeli station. Assisi railway station is 3 km away from the historical centre of the city but you can get there easily by bus (approx.30 minutes).
By bus
From Santa Maria degli Angeli station/Assisi railway station: bus service departing from the square outside the station stop at Piazzale Matteotti (city centre).
By car
Motorway A14, Adriatic coastline: exit Cesena, take E45 to Città di Castello and then SS75 (Collestrada junction) to Assisi.
Motorway A1, from the North: exit Valdichiana, then take SS75 bis to Ponte San Giovanni and then Assisi.
Motorway A1, from the South: exit Orte, then take the SS204 (direction: Terni) and E45 (or SS3bis) from Terni to Perugia. Once you get to Ponte San Giovanni, follow the signs to Assisi.
