House of Mosaics, Sparta

About the museum

The “House of Mosaics” is a distinctive architectural site with a unique history, which begins in the Roman imperial era and reaches the present day. The two mosaics, which depict the Abduction of Europa and Orpheus playing the lyre, are elaborate floors from two rooms of neighbouring luxurious Roman villas. They were created in the second half of the 3rd century AD and at the beginning of the 4th century AD respectively.

The construction of two protective shelters at the end of the 19th century, in effect a new peristyle housing the ancient mosaics, was decisive for their preservation. In 2020, as part of an exclusive donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the site was redesigned and reopened to the public.

Highlights

• The mosaic with the Abduction of Europa
• The mosaic with Orpheus playing the lyre
• The covered peristyle of the 19th century
• Redesign of the site with a donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Λακωνίας

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The site has accessibility facilities for visitors with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

On foot: about 5 minutes from the central square of Sparta and from the statue of Leonidas on Konstantinou Palaiologou Street.

Amenities & dining

The site has toilets.

Events & venue rental

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