Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRome’s largest fresco and mosaic complex has been opened to the public for the first time.The newly restored ‘Painted City’ fresco and the ‘Great Mosaic’ were first uncovered during 1990s excavations inside an underground gallery at the Baths of Trajan. Mayor Robert Gualtieri unveiled the works, with the site set to be initially visited by small groups of 15 during a weekend trial period beginning this month.“They are truly unique in the world, both from the point of view of artistic beauty and the historic and documental importance,” Mr Gualtieri said. Dedicated by Emperor Trajan in 109 AD, the Baths of Trajan extended over six hectares and were at the time the largest bath complex in the world.In fullRome’s largest ancient fresco and mosaic complex opens to publicMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Authorities in Rome have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome

Authorities in Rome have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome