Gardens of Maecenas

Gardens of Maecenas
Map of excavations, Lanciani, 1901
Gardens of Maecenas is located in Rome
Gardens of Maecenas
Horti of ancient Rome
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Coordinates41°53′24″N 12°30′0″E / 41.89000°N 12.50000°E / 41.89000; 12.50000

The Gardens of Maecenas, or Horti Maecenatis, constituted the luxurious ancient Roman estate of Gaius Maecenas, an Augustan-era imperial advisor and patron of the arts. The property was among the first in Italy to emulate the style of Persian gardens.[1] The walled villa, buildings, and gardens were located on the Esquiline Hill, atop the agger of the Servian Wall and its adjoining necropolis, as well as near the Horti Lamiani.

  1. ^ León, Vicki. The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World. Walker. p. 42.