Casa Romana
Ρωμαϊκή Οικία
A restored Roman aristocratic house with three courtyards, wall paintings and sea-themed mosaics, offering a direct glimpse of everyday life in ancient Rome.
The Casa Romana was built in the 2nd–3rd centuries AD. It is a mansion with more than thirty rooms and three colonnaded courtyards. It was restored during the Italian occupation, and after its roof was rebuilt, the mosaic floors (dolphins, leopards and marine creatures) and painted walls can be seen in situ indoors. It is a manageable size, and a visit takes about 45 minutes. Admission costs a few euros, and it is usually closed on Tuesdays. It lies on the south side of the Western Site and is within walking distance.
Opening hours
About 8:00 am–3:30 pm; closed Tuesdays (check announcements)
Nearby sights
- Western Archaeological Site of Kos
- Archaeological Museum of Kos
- Roman Odeon of Kos
- Ancient Agora of Kos
- Loggia Mosque (Gazi Hassan Pasha)
- Tree of Hippocrates
- Kos Town Harbour & Old Town
- Neratzia Castle