Villa Marittima di San Benedetto del Tronto
Archaeological site in the Paese Alto of San Benedetto del Tronto with an Augustan-age Roman villa, mosaics, frescoes and garum tanks, part of the Musei del Mare.
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About the museum
The Villa Marittima is a private Roman residence dating from the late 1st century BC to the early 1st century AD, located in the Paese Alto of San Benedetto del Tronto, in piazza Sacconi, near the Torre dei Gualtieri. It was abandoned in the 4th century AD, and the site later became a cemetery area.
The building was uncovered by excavations in 2010; the Comune, in agreement with the Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici delle Marche (Superintendency for Archaeological Heritage of the Marche), undertook its redevelopment and musealisation, and opened it to the public in 2020.
Visible are mosaics, masonry structures with coloured plasters, two communicating residential rooms, the corner of a painted portico, tanks for processing garum (fish sauce), part of the wine-production area and red frescoes imitating zebrino marble. Part of the site lies inside the former Scuola Sciarra, while the outdoor area in piazza Sacconi is protected by transparent display cases. The site is managed by the Museo del Mare.
Highlights
- Roman villa of the Augustan age
- Mosaics and coloured plasters
- Tanks for processing garum
- Frescoes imitating zebrino marble
- Outdoor area protected by glass display cases
Permanent exhibition
- Villa romana – Remains of an Augustan-age Roman residence with mosaics, frescoes, garum tanks and an area devoted to wine production.
- Founded
- 2020
- Operated by
- Comune di San Benedetto del Tronto – Museo del Mare
- Visitors per year
- approx. 7,460
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50Students and young people aged 11 to 18, university students with a card, over-65s, groups of at least 10 people, teachers, members of FAI and AVIS |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Free admission up to age 10. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
| Combined ticket for the Polo museale (valid seven days) | €8.50Reduced €6.50. |
| Guided tour | €4.50Per person, in addition to the ticket. |
Rates in force from 1 January 2026 for a single section of the Musei del Mare. Free admission also for tour guides and journalists with press cards, and for chaperones of school groups.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
Paid car parks are available in the Paese Alto.
The villa can be reached on foot from the railway station in about 13 minutes.
Get directionsAmenities & 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, workshops and events require booking. |
