Tombe di Via Latina

Via Latina Tombs

When death is not gloomy

Description

This archaeological park was created in the second half of the 19th century when a series of excavations uncovered various sepulchres and tombs along Via Latina. The tombs are very well-preserved. The Barberini sepulchre is simple but elegant and is where the Barberini sarcophagus was discovered, now on display in the Vatican Museum. In the second tomb, there is a white, stucco-covered interior, with depictions of an underwater world with tritons, Nereids and dancing semi-gods. Another tomb has many bright colours and elaborate pictures of mythological episodes featuring Apollo, Diana, Paris and Hercules, etc.