Villa romana e Antiquarium di Minori
Roman seaside villa of the 1st century AD on the Amalfi Coast, with an antiquarium; the site is temporarily closed for restoration work.
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About the museum
The Roman villa of Minori is a seaside residence of the imperial age, built in the 1st century AD at the mouth of the Regina Minor stream, in a bay of the Amalfi Coast that the Roman aristocracy chose in antiquity for its villas. The first mention of Roman buildings at Minori dates to the end of the 19th century; in 1932 the collapse of some houses under renovation revealed an underground room, and excavations began in 1934.
Other parts of the villa were brought to light in the 1950s, in particular after the flood of 1954 and during the construction of a hotel in 1956, when rooms with paintings were discovered; these are now kept in the adjoining antiquarium. The villa was laid out around a garden with a large central pool, surrounded by a portico and a series of residential rooms; mainly the part closest to the sea is visible. In the mid-1990s the restoration of the mosaics of the triclinium began.
Since 25 August 2025 the site has been closed to the public for a large maintenance, recovery and restoration project carried out by the Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Campania with European funds. The work concerns decorated surfaces, mosaic floors and ancient structures, and provides for a new visit route that is fully accessible. As of October 2026, no reopening date had yet been announced.
Highlights
- Roman seaside villa of the 1st century AD with a large central pool in the garden
- Mosaics and decorations of the triclinium-nymphaeum
- Sala della Caccia with animal frescoes, under restoration
- Antiquarium with wall paintings recovered in 1956
- New, accessible visit route planned for the reopening
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Campania
- Visitors per year
- approx. 27,817
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
Price listed before the closure for restoration; tickets used to be bought online through the Musei Italiani portal or at the automatic ticket machine at the entrance. Free admission also for holders of the Disability Card.
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 works in progress include the removal of architectural barriers and a new visit route that is fully accessible, including for cognitive and sensory needs.
Kids & families
The Roman villa and the antiquarium are closed for restoration; no reopening date has yet been announced.
Getting there & parking
The Roman villa and the antiquarium are closed for restoration; no reopening date has yet been announced.
Amenities & dining
The Roman villa and the antiquarium are closed for restoration; no reopening date has yet been announced.
Events & venue rental
The Roman villa and the antiquarium are closed for restoration; no reopening date has yet been announced.
