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Nestled beneath the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in the heart of Positano is a luxurious Roman villa, dating back to the 1st century AD, which was buried under volcanic debris from the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discovered in 2003 during restoration work following a flood, the villa was meticulously excavated and opened to the public in 2018. Visitors can explore a richly frescoed triclinium (dining room), adorned with vibrant wall paintings and intricate mosaic floors, preserved remarkably well under layers of ash and pumice.
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This is one of the most famous attractions in Positano. The old church, boasting a majestic dome, was built in the 1920s and is the location of the famous 13th-century Byzantine icon, the Madonna di Positano.