The consul Messalla bought the house of Autronius for 3700 sestertia (nearly 33,000 l.), and Cicero the house of Crassus, on the Palatine, for 3500 sestertia (nearly 31,000 l.) (Cic.Īd p427 Fam. XXXVI.7) Some idea may be formed of the size and magnificence of the houses of the Roman nobles during the later times of the republic by the price which they fetched. Mamurra, who was Caesar's praefectus fabrum in Gaul, set the example of lining his room with slabs of marbles The Romans were exceedingly partial to marble for the decoration of their houses. thirty-eight feet high, and of such immense weight that the contractor of the sewers took security for any injury that might be done to the sewers in consequence of the columns being carried along the streets.He was soon outdone by M. Scaurus, who placed in his atrium columns of black marble, called Lucullean, twelve feet in height, and were only six in number.Marble columns were first introduced into private houses by the orator L. Crassus, but they did not exceed Lucullus especially surpassed all his contemporaries in the magnificence of his houses and the splendour of their decorations. M. Lepidus, who was consul B.C. 78, was the first who introduced Numidian marble into Rome for the purpose of paving the threshold of his house but the fashion of building magnificent houses increased so rapidly that the house of Lepidus, which, in his consulship, was the first in Rome, was, thirty-five years later, eclipsed by a hundred others It was not till the latter times of the republic, when wealth had been acquired by conquests in the East, that houses of any splendour began to be built but it then became the fashion not only to build houses of an immense size, but also to adorn them with columns, paintings, statues, and costly works of art. XVI.15), and were usually built of wood or unbaked bricks. Till the war with Pyrrhus the houses were covered only with thatch or shingles The houses of the Romans were poor and mean for many centuries after the foundation of the city. Please read our terms and conditions for full details on the conditions of sale.A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, John Murray, London, 1875. We operate a cancellation policy and reserve the right to charge the equivalent of one night’s accommodation and sundries for any cancellations received after 2pm within 24 hours of check-in date or in the event of a no-show. Late check-out can be arranged in advanced for an additional surcharge. The hotel is perfect for any occasion, from staying before or after an RSM meeting to spending a weekend exploring the local attractions, theatres and shops. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Domus Medica offers great value for money for a central London location. Guests can enjoy continental breakfast included in their stay and are welcome to dine and relax in the Restaurant and Lounge Bar. They feature ample desk space, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, bottled water, a room safe, complimentary Wi-Fi and Noble Isle toiletries. Located on the first floor of the RSM, Domus Medica is a stylish and comfortable hotel with 47 bedrooms.Īll the bedrooms are en-suite and climate-controlled.
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