A must-see, History, Art & Architecture
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A must-see, History, Art & Architecture
article | Reading time1 min
In Villa Kerylos, all the floors are covered with sumptuous mosaics of colored marble. Let us stop for a moment on these enchanting details...
To the richness of the geometrical motives answers the diversity of the mythological scenes, since Theseus overcoming the Minotaur until Triptoleme offering to the men the agriculture. Evocation more than copies, these mosaics were nevertheless made according to ancient techniques, in marble from all over the Mediterranean world. The height of refinement, these mosaics tell in their own way a story of the ancient Mediterranean made of exchanges, and give to the Villa a particular sound under the foot of the visitor.
During your visit, contemplate the Villa Kerylos from the floors to the ceilings and let yourself be enchanted by these wonders.