Roman Villa
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¿Sabías que Malta fue de los países más bombardeados durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial? 💣 Por eso las catacumbas se convirtieron en refugio de los malteses. 💶Los precios para visitar las atracciones son: Domus Romana: 6 euros adulto / 4,50 euros estudiante Catacumbas de San Pablo: 6 euros adulto / 4,50 euros estudiante Hay entradas combinadas que incluyen ambos lugares que podés conseguir en los sitios. Museo Wignacourt, Gruta de San Pablo e Iglesia: 6 euros adulto / 4,50 euros estudiante. ¿Conocías Rabat? - - - - #rabatmalta🇲🇹 #maltalove #maltaenespañol #vivirenmalta #maltaheritage #visitmalta #lovinmalta
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Domvs Romana (Roman House). This Roman villa was owned by a rich family in the 1st to 2nd century BC, its mosaic floors were accidentally discovered in 1881 whilst tree planting in Howard Gardens, with excavations being carried out between 1920 and 1924. It is thought its wealthy owners were of a high social status as they had two marble statues of the Royal Emporer Claudius' family, maybe he was the island's Governor? A museum of artefacts found around the villa and surrounding area were exhibited in a museum, opened on the site in 1882 and it now houses other pieces from the Roman period found elsewhere on the island. The villa had fallen into ruins over the years, but luckily with the mosaics being covered they have survived quite intact. Limestone columns and a cornice have been found, which would have been part of the grand villa's internal structure. Unfortunately some ruins were destroyed by the British in 1899 when they cut a road through to the Museum railway station, with no records kept of any discoveries they made during the works, sadly lost forever.
Ian ScalesIan Scales
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Domvs Romano Domvs Romano, meaning Roman house, was discovered in 1882 by landscapers. It is believed to be from the first century BC. It was built as an aristocratic townhouse within the Roman city of Melite. The mosaics found inside rival those found in Pompeii or Sicily. The museum is well laid out and allows you to view the magical mosaic floors with the peristyle arranged around the main room floor. Part of one of the original columns is still there. The house is located just outside of the walled city of Mdina in Rabat, Malta. This is a Heritage Malta site. Admission is six Euro for Adults, Seniors and children twelve to seventeen are €4.50 and youngsters six to eleven are €3.00. Their hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Kevin ScanlonKevin Scanlon
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The villa belonged to Antonia Claudia, the daughter of the Roman emperor Claudiu. The richest house in Malta,in its glory days. Photos of various decorative roman objects, mosaics, pottery and descriptions of how a Roman house like this was organised. For some reason they've requested me to pay by card (which was no problem) but still a surprise since you can and are expected to pay with cash everywhere in Malta. Not too many exhibits but still interesting for those passionate by history.
EdyEdy
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This is a fascinating experience in Mdina/Rabat! Definitely worth visiting- we were astounded by the beautiful roman mosaics. The museum is laid out beautifully and isnt too overwhelming, so it’s easy to cover everything in an hour or two. It wasn’t busy here at all when we were there leading to an intimate and quiet viewing experience. Definitely not to miss, we learnt a lot about the history of Malta and about the romans- incredible value for money as well!!!
Zoë OlekšákováZoë Olekšáková
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My passion have always been "History". This museum was built on the original place where a real "Domvs Romana" once stood and that's the reason of the name since Domvs means house. One advice for you. They sell a full ticket that you can use to access to Domvs Romana, Saint Paul's Catacombs, Museum of Natural History and a train ride around rabat and it due time is after 30 days.
Rafael CassarRafael Cassar
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