Exquisite Underground Roman Villa Open to the Public for the First Time Via Livestream Tour
In a wonderful initiative to address overtourism in the Eternal City, the Colosseum Archaeological Park is now offering virtual tours of the stunning House of Griffins. This remarkable site, which has long been concealed from the public eye, showcases the remnants of an elite mansion that, while well-documented, has never before been accessible to visitors. The House of Griffins, named after the exquisite white stucco griffins that adorn its internal portico, served as a residence for a patrician-class Roman during the Republican era. Nestled on Palatine Hill, renowned as the prime location for the wealthy, the mansion was ultimately buried












