The Villa Of Maxentius In Rome, Italy Stock Photography

The Casino Torlonia in the ancient villa of Maxentius on the Appian Way in Rome, Italy. The villa erected by emperor Maxentius around AD 306 and 312 is situated between the second and third miles of the Via Appia near the basilica and catacombs of San Sebastiano and the imposing late republican tomb of Caecilia Metella, which dominates the hill that rises immediately to the east of the complex. After the death of Maxentius the area changed property until being owned by the Torlonia family in the 18th century. The Circus of Maxentius, the Familial Mausoleum, the remains of the palace compose today the archeological area. The Circus itself is the best preserved in the area of Rome, and is second only in size to the Circus Maximus. The complex was probably never used after the death of Maxentius in AD 312. The modern-day visitor enters the archeological area from the west end, where the remains of the circus are located. The admission is free.