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Rome's Oldest Republican House Reopens After Decades

2/1/2026

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La Casa dei Grifi on Palatine Hill in Rome will reopen next month after decades of conservation-driven closure.
Dating to late second–mid-first century BC, it is Rome's oldest Republican-era house.
Archaeologist Paola Quaranta notes its preservation and decoration.
The European Union's post-Covid recovery fund supported the conservation project to enable full public access through multimedia tools.
Physical visits remain restricted due to ongoing conservation needs and steep access.

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La Casa dei Grifi on Palatine Hill in Rome will reopen next month after decades of conservation-driven closure.
Dating to late second–mid-first century BC, it is Rome's oldest Republican-era house.
Archaeologist Paola Quaranta notes its preservation and decoration.
The European Union's post-Covid recovery fund supported the conservation project to enable full public access through multimedia tools.
Physical visits remain restricted due to ongoing conservation needs and steep access.