The Villa romana di Casignana, also known as the Palazzi di Casignana, is an extensive and luxurious Roman villa on the Calabrian seashore, near the ancient road linking Locri and Rhegion. Discovered in 1964, it reached its zenith during the late empire of the 4th century AD, a period of turbulence elsewhere. Its coastal position and grand scale suggest a wealthy owner, likely a high-ranking Roman official. The site preserves impressive mosaic floors and structural remains that hint at its former opulence, offering a vivid glimpse into late Roman aristocratic life in southern Italy.
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