The House of the Griffins, one of the oldest Republican domus on the Palatine Hill, discovered by Giacomo Boni in the early twentieth century and known for its perfectly preserved paintings and floors, is now open to the public. The House owes its name to the two stucco griffins decorating a lunette.
Tours are conducted through an innovative, accessibility system: upon entry, visitors are welcomed into a room protected by a new micro-perforated mesh covering, which reproduces the missing profile of the Palazzo Flavio stairwell. From here, a live-streamed guided tour is led by a guide equipped with a video camera down the steep staircase connecting the various levels of the House, as a light illuminates the path. Ten different scenarios appear along the route, whose mosaic floors and frescoed walls are highlighted. This modern augmented accessibility system expresses a new concept of inclusion open to all, including children, the elderly, and people with physical disabilities. Visits are scheduled every Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, March 3, 2026. For information, please visit the official website of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo.
The project is the second of ten projects included the Caput Mundi National Recovery and Resilience Plan, aimed at enhancing Rome’s cultural and tourism heritage.
Detail of the House of the Griffins – Photo by Simona Murrone © Ministry of Culture