The Santa Maria Nova site in Rome spans three hectares of countryside dotted with ruins centered around an ancient farmhouse, left completely abandoned for about 10 years and illegally occupied by communities of undocumented people, until it was purchased by the State in 2006. Since then, excavation and restoration work has been carried out that has allowed the area to be opened to the public not only to enjoy the important new archaeological discoveries brought to light but also to use the internal spaces of the farmhouse.
During the archaeological excavations carried out in the areas outside the building, numerous Roman-era structures were found: sections of paved road, a 2nd-century AD cemetery area, and buildings presumably related to the large complex of the Villa dei Quintili, adjacent to the estate.
It is possible to visit the Santa Maria Nova complex following the opening hours and access methods of Villa dei Quintili.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM
- from the last Sunday of October to February 15: last entry 3:30 PM with exit at 4:30 PM;
- from February 16 to March 15: last entry 4:00 PM with exit at 5:00 PM;
- from March 16 to the last Saturday of March: last entry 4:30 PM with exit at 5:30 PM;
- from the last Sunday of March to August 31: last entry 6:30 PM with exit at 7:30 PM;
- from September 1 to September 30: last entry 6:00 PM with exit at 7:00 PM;
- from October 1 to the last Saturday of October: last entry 5:30 PM with exit at 6:30 PM.
A free guided tour in Italian is offered every Sunday at 10:00 AM for up to 40 people. Booking on site. Meeting point at the entrance farmhouse of Villa dei Quintili on Via Appia Nuova.
