An eighteenth-century Tuscan villa now housing an archaeological museum dedicated to the Roman Villa of Pliny the Younger, with artifacts and insights into daily life in the classical period.
At a glance
Housed in the elegant Villa Graziani, the museum displays finds from excavations of the Roman Villa of Pliny the Younger in Tuscis. The collection extends beyond portable artifacts to explore the economic, agricultural, and commercial systems of the Roman era.
History
The Villa Graziani dates to the 18th century. The archaeological site of the Villa of Pliny the Younger lies beneath the Celalba landscape, and systematic excavations have recovered artifacts now displayed within the villa’s rooms. Educational programs serve schools of all levels, connecting contemporary visitors to Roman material culture.
What you see
The museum occupies the splendid rooms of an 18th-century villa. Exhibition spaces present ceramics, domestic objects, and other artifacts recovered from the Roman villa site. The setting itself offers a dialogue between two periods of Italian heritage—the classical world and the age of the Grand Tour aesthetic.
Cultural significance
The museum connects visitors to the life and times of Pliny the Younger, a celebrated Roman writer and administrator. The artifacts illuminate trade routes, agricultural practices, and household economy across the Roman Empire. The villa also functions as a venue for contemporary exhibitions and events, blending conservation with public engagement.
Key facts
- Address: Località Celalba, San Giustino, Umbria
- Coordinates: 43.538146596620265, 12.19679832458496
- Phone: 0758618442
- Website: fondazionevillafabri.org
Practical information
The museum is open April to September on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, 10:00–13:00 and 15:30–18:30. October to March hours are Sundays and public holidays, 10:00–13:00 and 14:30–17:30. Visits on other weekdays require advance reservation. Guided tours of the archaeological excavation site are also available by reservation, as are educational workshops tailored to school groups.
Getting there
The villa is located in Località Celalba, San Giustino. For detailed directions and transport options, contact the museum directly at the number above or consult their official website.
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