Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra
Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy2,613 contributions
Jan 2023
This archaeological site about three meters below the Church of Sant'Eufemia was found by chance in 1993 during the works for the construction of underground garages. A palace entirely decorated with mosaics and marble inlays came to light, dating back to the Byzantine period. The mosaic floors are decorated with geometric, vegetal and figurative elements, for a total area of 700 square meters (over 7500 square foot).
The mosaics are very beautiful, but the explanations provided on site are scarce. In addition, the the walkways prevent an overview of the mosaics
The mosaics are very beautiful, but the explanations provided on site are scarce. In addition, the the walkways prevent an overview of the mosaics
Written February 8, 2023
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Stephen P
Fairfield, CT712 contributions
Jul 2021
We stumbled upon this site while walking around. It wasn't on our to do list. Well it should be on yours especially if you have been to the early Christian UNESCO sites because this site has the floor mosaics of a wealthy Roman's home. So from an even earlier time.
Written December 30, 2021
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VENETIAN2015
Bishopscourt, South Africa101 contributions
May 2022
Whilst very centrally situated , this fascinating attraction does not receive the publicity due to it. Whilst Ravenna draws many tourists to see the UNESCO listed buildings and mosaics ,this archaeological site provides a real insight to the history of mosaics. It should be an additional must for all city visitors.
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Written May 5, 2022
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand3,614 contributions
Sep 2019
Yes, more mosaics - but this time genuinely (western) Roman rather than Byzantine or Ostrogothic. Discovered 20 years ago, these mosaics, mostly in situ, were clearly the floor covering for an extensive villa of a wealthy roman. They're close to the main tourist attractions so you should certainly have a look. Having said that, if you've seen lots of Roman floor mosaics before they won't astound you the way Ravenna's later ceiling mosaics will. You probably won't remember this attraction in ten years the way you will others in Ravenna. Certainly true in my case - it was only when I'd paid my four Euros and stood looking at the floors that I remembered that I had indeed been here ten years previously. Ah, the joys of (impending) old age!
Written September 28, 2019
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Ron S
Vancouver, Canada389 contributions
May 2011 • Couples
The "House of the Stone Carpets" is not included in the City Pass which covers the rest of Ravenna's tourist attractions. But this small site, rediscovered relatively recently, is definitely worth an extended visit. If you come here, you really have to spend the extra Euro for the audio tour--otherwise you're just looking at a bunch of late Roman mosaics, seemingly less spectacular than those in Ravenna's churches, without any context. The audio tour fills in the blanks, as it were, explaining the meaning of each mosaic as well as the function of each of the rooms in this former mansion of the late Roman Empire. As a result, the site truly comes alive and you can almost imagine the residents and servants treading upon the delicate mosaics once again.
Written June 18, 2011
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,560 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
You enter through a small and unremarkable church. Then for a fee you can descend to an amazing series of mosaics, mainly set into the floor.
I believe they were discovered when someone was trying to build a car park on the site.
The walkways over the mosaics are cleverly built so that you are able to get close without damaging them. I would have liked more information in English, but it isn't their fault I don't speak Italian!
I believe they were discovered when someone was trying to build a car park on the site.
The walkways over the mosaics are cleverly built so that you are able to get close without damaging them. I would have liked more information in English, but it isn't their fault I don't speak Italian!
Written October 24, 2018
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Azalee99
Vienna, Austria139 contributions
Dec 2019
floor mosaics, for a change- and very beautiful ones. gives you a sense of what the private houses of the rich looked like while their churches were decorated in golden splendor. very much worth a visit.
Written January 2, 2020
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IvanaSydney2010
Sydney, Australia296 contributions
Sep 2018
This is certainly important as one of the most recent discoveries in Italy from the 6th century. I absolutely get that. However you can walk the 14 rooms and 3 courtyards in about 5 mins - 10 if you’re really milking the 4 euro entry fee.
Interesting but I think too expensive so if left me feeling like I got poor value giving what you can see in the old city of Ravenna.
Of course it’s all all relative so do some reading and decide for yourself.
Interesting but I think too expensive so if left me feeling like I got poor value giving what you can see in the old city of Ravenna.
Of course it’s all all relative so do some reading and decide for yourself.
Written September 9, 2018
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fili61lx
Ravenna, Italy8 contributions
Nice collection of big mosaics ,were all found at Classe, where there are Roman ruins.It's nice to go to visit the mosaics there at Ravenna.If you like ancient stuff, go to see it!
Written May 20, 2015
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Mallarda
Lugano, Switzerland125 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
This is a simple museum. At first, you'll wonder if you should have bothered. One room? Don't miss it! The examples of mosaic floors are excellent, and the two on the wall provide a unique opportunity to view these close-up. Also, notice the places where you can look through the walkway below to see the floor below. It's a special place, and they have done a wonderful job with this museum.
Written April 11, 2014
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mellibelli09
31 contributions
Ciao hai scritto di un biglietto cumulativo con altri siti culturali, puoi specificare meglio?Grazie
Raffaella B
Padua, Italy2 contributions
Buon giorno,
le combinazioni dei biglietti cumulativi prevedono:
Tamo + Tappeti + Cripta: € 7 intero, € 5 ridotto
Per ulteriori informazioni visitare il sito web della Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra, alla voce biglietteria
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