Rome - House of Livia

The House of Livia was built on the Palatine Hill probably in the first half of the first century BC.
The building underwent a major renovation around 30 BC and in this period are the magnificent frescoes that are still visible today.
The building is attributed to Livia, wife of Augustus (but others have speculated Livia daughter of Tiberius Nero), because of lead pipes found in the house engraved with the owner's name: IULIA AUGUSTA.

The House of Livia was built on the Palatine Hill probably in the first half of the first century BC.
The building underwent a major renovation around 30 BC and in this period are the magnificent frescoes that are still visible today.
The building is attributed to Livia, wife of Augustus (but others have speculated Livia daughter of Tiberius Nero), because of lead pipes found in the house engrave…  (read more)

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