Antica Norba Archaeological Park

In Ancient Norba Park, gates and polygonal walls emerge from the ridge revealing the intact layout of a Roman city.

1. Minor Acropolis

At the eastern edge of the city, a monumental staircase leads up to the so-called Minor Acropolis, perched on a small hill overlooking the Pontine Plain. Here once stood a […]

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2. Domus of the caduceus

Along the street that traversed the ancient settlement from east to west stood a residence today known as the Domus del Caduceo. Its name derives from the decoration of its […]

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3. Domus

Along the second transverse road, excavations have revealed the remains of an important residential quarter, including three private houses: Domus VI, V, and IV. Built in the 3rd century BC, […]

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4. Ancient Norba

Perched on a plateau overlooking the Pontine plain, ancient Norba captivates visitors with its dramatic, commanding position. Classical sources mention it as early as the 5th century BC among the […]

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5. Neighbourhood to discover

In the past, this area must have had a monumental appearance thanks to a colonnaded portico, under which a house and several shops were located. Today, the bases of the […]

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6. Loggia (Tower)

The Loggia is a massive square tower projecting from Norba’s defensive walls. Built for strategic and military purposes, it still stands nearly 15 metres above the embankment and over 11 […]

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7. Stone-paved road

The paved road leads up to Porta Maggiore and continues beyond, winding into the heart of the ancient city. Paved with large limestone blocks and flanked by raised sidewalks on […]

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8. Archaeological Park of the Ancient City of Norba

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9. The Walls and Porta Maggiore

The spectacular walls surrounding ancient Norba are built of massive limestone blocks laid without mortar, following the ancient technique of polygonal masonry. Their scale and exceptional state of preservation make […]

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10. Acropoli

All’estremità orientale della città, una monumentale scalinata porta alla cosiddetta Acropoli Minore, posta su una collinetta a strapiombo sulla Pianura Pontina. Qui sorgeva un piccolo complesso sacro, delimitato in parte dalle mura […]

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