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Archaeological site
Villa Gordiani
Park along the Via Prenestina, in Rome, Italy, and home to several ancient Roman remains, traditionally identified with the villa of the Gordian imperial family
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 41°53′39″ N, 12°33′14″ E
- Address
- Via Prenestina
History and description
Villa Gordiani is a park along the Via Prenestina, in Rome, Italy. It is home to several ancient Roman remains, traditionally identified with the villa of the Gordian imperial family, which included three Roman emperors of the 3rd century, Gordian I, Gordian II and Gordian III.
History
The complex, which is mentioned in ancient sources such as the Historia Augusta, had a portico with some 200 columns, in different stones. It also included basilicas and baths.
During the 13th century, the Tor de' Schiavi (literally "Tower of the Slaves", although the name derives from the dello Schiavo family, who acquired it in 1571) was built over the remains. In 1422 the area was acquired by the Colonna family. The monumental entrance of the villa is an octagonal structure dating perhaps to the late 3rd-early 4th century, when the villa was enlarged and restored.
The complex and the garden were restored in the 1960s, and has now the status of an archaeological park. It is divided in two sectors by the Via Prenestina.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Villa Gordiani».
Photos
Getting there
SerenissimaTrain, nearest
700 m as the crow flies
Villa GordianiVia Prenestina
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino11.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa Gordiani?
Villa Gordiani is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. Address: Via Prenestina. GPS coordinates: 41.89420, 12.55380.
What else is there to see near Villa Gordiani?
Nearby you’ll find: Columbarium of via Olevano Romano (100 m away), Forte Prenestina (1.3 km away), Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter (1.7 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Villa Gordiani - Park of Rome a — Alessandro Zangrilli, Public domain
- 20120204 130909 Villa Gordiani — Daniele Galati, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20120204 131608 Villa Gordiani — Daniele Galati, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20120204 131922 Villa Gordiani — Daniele Galati, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meditare a villa Gordiani è possibile! — ANTONIO BUFANO, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parco di Villa Gordiani — Roberta G.Ma., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rovine e reperti archeologici di Villa Gordiani 01 — Roberto Agostino, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ruderi Villa Gordiani — Santrinoeva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villa Gordiani (Roma) — Silvio Pietrosanti, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences