Horace's Villa, Licenza

#1 among attractions in Licenza

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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Horace's Villa is a Roman archaeological complex near Licenza, Italy. The identification has been made possible because Horace wrote several poems about the place, and the location of the villa corresponds to the geographical indications in the poetry. ()

Local name: Villa di Orazio Coordinates: 42°3'57"N, 12°54'4"E

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Horace's Villa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of rural culture, Monte Zappi, Biblioteca Comunale Roviano, Parco regionale naturale dei Monti Lucretili.

5.5 miSE
42°1'31"N • 12°59'37"E
Museum of rural culture, Roviano
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Biblioteca Comunale Roviano, Roviano
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