Forgotten History
Villa of Livia
Roma, Italy
The Villa of Livia (Latin: Villa ad Gallinas Albas, lit. 'House of the White Hens') is an ancient Roman villa at Prima Porta, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of Rome, Italy, along the Via Flaminia. The Villa of Livia may have been part of Livia Drusilla's dowry that she brought when she married Octavian (later called the emperor Augustus), her second husband, in 39 BC. Some scholars believe that Livia may have received the site from her first husband, Tiberius Claudius Nero. However, most likely, it may also have been a gift given to her by Octavian upon their betrothal. The ancient sources (e.g. Suetonius) tell us that Livia returned to this villa following the marriage. It was her sumptuous country residence complementing her house on the Palatine Hill in Rome. Livia was the main commissioner of the land and the original owner.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Roma, Italy
- Address
- Edificio della Villa di Livia 182, Roma
- Coordinates
- 42.00208, 12.49362
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q639179
What is Villa of Livia?
Villa of Livia is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Edificio della Villa di Livia 182. Other places close by: Tomb of Publius Vibius Marianus, Fountain (Fontana dell'Acqua Acetosa), Veii, Bunker villa Ada Savoia.
Where is Villa of Livia?
Villa of Livia is in Roma, Italy. Coordinates: 42.00208, 12.49362.
How do I get to Villa of Livia?
Villa of Livia is at Edificio della Villa di Livia 182, Roma, Italy (42.00208, 12.49362). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.