Villa Romana del Casale
A UNESCO World Heritage Site: a 4th-century Roman aristocratic villa with about 3,500 square meters of exquisite mosaic floors. The Bikini Girls are the most famous.
The villa lies near Piazza Armerina, about 1.5 hours' drive from Agrigento. A transparent roof and raised walkways above the ruins let visitors look down on the mosaics in each room. The roughly 60-meter 'Great Hunt' corridor depicts the capture of wild animals to be shipped to Rome. 'The Ten Girls' wear athletic outfits resembling bikinis, and there are also scenes from mythology and everyday life. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Visiting in the morning helps you avoid tour groups, and you can combine the trip with a stroll through the old town of Piazza Armerina.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Castello di Montechiaro
- Farm Cultural Park
- Punta Bianca
- Macalube di Aragona
- Temple of Concordia (Night Visit)
- Regional Archaeological Museum Pietro Griffo
- Monastery of Santo Spirito
- San Leone