Area archeologica di Tindari
Archaeological area of ancient Tindari (Tyndaris), founded in 396 BC, with theatre, basilica, a residential block and an antiquarium on the headland above Patti.
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About the museum
Tindari (Tyndaris) was founded in 396 BC and had a regular urban layout, with broad parallel streets (decumani) crossed by narrower ones (cardines). Today the archaeological area, on the headland above Patti, is run by the Parco archeologico di Tindari of the Sicilian Region.
The main public buildings of the city face onto the upper decumanus: the so-called Basilica, originally a kind of monumental gate, probably of the Augustan age and in use until the 5th century AD, and the theatre, with a capacity of about 3,000 spectators. The theatre was built between the late 4th and early 3rd century BC and was modified in Roman times to host circus games.
Insula IV is the only block that has been fully excavated. It spreads over four terraces, with workshops along the central decumanus, two houses with peristyles from the 2nd century BC, and a public bath building with rooms decorated with mosaic floors. The visit route is completed by an antiquarium holding finds from prehistoric to Roman times.
Highlights
- Ancient theatre seating about 3,000
- Basilica, originally a monumental gate of the city
- Insula IV with peristyle houses and baths
- Mosaic floors
- Antiquarium with finds from prehistory to the Roman period
Permanent exhibition
- Area archeologica e antiquarium di Tindari – Theatre, basilica, Insula IV and the antiquarium with finds from the excavations.
- Operated by
- Parco archeologico di Tindari (Regione Siciliana)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 42,645
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50European Union citizens aged 18 to 25 (50% discount). |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month and on special occasions, according to the Park's regulations.
Free admission also for teachers, journalists, ICOM members and tour guides with a valid card. The full list is in the Park's regulations.
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