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In the nineteenth century, excavations near the church of Santa Maria maggiore in piazzetta garibaldi uncovered the remains of a luxurious roman villa, or domus, with its original mosaic floor, painted wall decorations, and a long section of richly decorated vault-covered portico (cryptoporticus), which most likely surrounded an open central garden.
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After years of excavation and extensive restoration work, the so-called domus propertius (for a mistaken attribution to the poet Propertius) is now open by appointment for a limited number of groups and, given that it showcases one of the few known examples of roman mural painting north of rome, is a must-see for anyone passionate about roman civilization. Especially charming is the niche (viridarium) covered with a delicate decorative painted motif of green boughs, small heart-shaped blossoms, and a number of tiny songbirds, each slightly different from the next .
