Parco Archeologico di San Vincenzino

About the museum

In a panoramic position near the sea at San Vincenzino, the remains of a grandiose Roman villa of the imperial age have been found. The archaeological site, known since the 18th century, has revealed a complex with a long life, from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, with several building phases and later changes of use.

The traditional attribution of the villa to the Caecina family, of Volterra and of Etruscan origin, has been confirmed by a recent publication by Fulvia Donati of the Department of Archaeology of the University of Pisa. The building, constructed in several phases, was an urban villa arranged around an atrium and peristyle, with a bath complex and an area for the production and storage of goods. Since 1983 the excavations have been overseen by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Pisa.

Some structures are protected and open to visitors; particularly striking is the large underground cistern, perfectly preserved, with an elongated rectangular plan and a barrel vault. A 3D video, produced by the Comune with the Museo Archeologico and the Isis Polo Cattaneo, reconstructs the villa in its various periods. In a room on the ground floor of the Villa Rossa there is an exhibition of reproductions of musical instruments of ancient Rome, curated by Francesco Landucci.

Highlights

• Remains of the imperial Roman villa of the Caecina family (1st century BC–5th century AD)
• Large underground cistern with barrel vault, perfectly preserved
• 3D video reconstructing the villa in its different periods
• Exhibition of reproductions of musical instruments of ancient Rome in the Villa Rossa
• Panoramic position near the sea

Permanent exhibition

• Villa romana di San Vincenzino e cisterna – Remains of the imperial villa with atrium, peristyle and baths, and a visit to the large underground cistern.

Founded

1996

Operated by

Comune di Cecina

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for ICOM members.

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 venue states that it has every measure in place to ensure full accessibility. The room with the musical instrument exhibition, on the ground floor of the Villa Rossa, is accessible by ramp.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Workshops and guided tours are available for schools; a family rate is available.

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