Area archeologica di via dell'Abbondanza
Imperial-period Roman house with black-and-white mosaics, a peristyle and fifth-century baths, visible from a walkway below street level.
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About the museum
The archaeological area in via dell'Abbondanza preserves the remains of a wealthy Roman house of the imperial period, discovered in 2004 during building works in the centre of Pesaro and excavated until 2005. The building was constructed between the late 1st century BC and the early 1st century AD, was restored several times and was inhabited until at least the early 3rd century AD. The main entrance opened onto the cardo, a sign of the owner's rank.
The regular plan revolves around a peristyle with a partly preserved colonnade. The most remarkable features are the black-and-white mosaics, well preserved after a recent restoration; only small fragments of the frescoes survive, while stuccoes and rare terracotta decorations were also recovered, including a head of the sleeping Eros. In the 5th century AD, when one of the abandoned rooms was dug out, a bath complex with a hypocaust was built.
The site was opened to the public at the end of August 2015, based on a project by the Soprintendenza Archeologia delle Marche, the municipality of Pesaro and Sistema Museo. A metal walkway of about 22 metres with glass panels, installed in 2017–2018, guides visitors past the mosaics and allows them to reach the peristyle, the display cases and the baths. It is part of Pesaro's network of museums.
Highlights
- Well-preserved black-and-white mosaics
- Peristyle with colonnade
- Fifth-century bath complex with hypocaust
- Terracotta head of the sleeping Eros
- Walkway with glass panels and tactile route with Braille panels
Permanent exhibition
- Domus romana di via dell'Abbondanza – Imperial-period Roman house with black-and-white mosaics, peristyle and fifth-century baths, visitable from the walkway; finds on display include a head of the sleeping Eros.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Comune di Pesaro
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,796
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3groups of at least 15 people, young people under 25, holders of valid partner discounts |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s (school groups excluded: €2 per child for classes of at least 15). |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and a companion. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free for students of the “G. Rossini” Conservatory. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3 per personReduction for groups of at least 15 people; additional discount for groups with a licensed tour guide. |
| Families | –Free for holders of the Carta Famiglia of the municipality of Pesaro. |
| Biglietto Unico Pesaro Musei (all venues, valid one month) | €14Reduced €12. |
| Card Pesaro Musei (residents of the municipality of Pesaro, valid 365 days) | €5 |
Prices in force from July 2026. Free admission also for ICOM members and journalists with a press card. Agreements with FAI, Touring Club Italiano, COOP Alleanza 3.0, Club Treccani, ISIC/ITIC/IYTC/ITS student cards and other entitlements listed on the website. Online tickets via Live Ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A metal walkway of about 22 metres with glass panels leads past the mosaics, the peristyle, the display cases and the baths. A route for visually impaired visitors, with Braille panels and tactile models, was created with the Museo Tattile Statale “Omero” in Ancona. No further information on barrier-free access is published.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, school visits and educational activities can be booked by calling +39 349 231 5640 or writing to servizimuseali@pesaromusei.it; school activities require mandatory booking. |
