The Roman Villa Layout

The Roman Villa Layout

The Atrium and the Peristylum are the largest areas in the Roman Villa. Between them is a reception area called the Tablinium. Lounge areas called Exhedra or Oecus were also often constructed. You can also take a passageway called the Andron from the Atrium to the Peristylum. Side rooms include bedrooms or Cubiculum as well as wings or alcoves called Ala. The Kitchen is called a Cucina whereas the Dining Room was called Triclinium. The servant's entrance was called the Posticum and the Taberna was a storage area. [SB] {HO}