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Civic Museum of Norma: Norba relived in virtual reality
The Civic Museum of Norma tells the story of Norba, the Roman city destroyed by Sulla in 81 BC. It goes beyond the display of artefacts, offering a comprehensive reconstruction of the ancient city. Several virtual reality video stations recreate the streets, temples, and houses of the original settlement, bringing vanished walls and squares back to life as they appeared two thousand years ago.
Models, casts, and a Roman kitchen
As well as the videos, the museum features scale models, reconstructive casts, and photographs of the excavations conducted. Highlights include the reconstruction of a Roman kitchen, complete with tableware and utensils, and a room adorned with frescoes inspired by Republican-era dwellings. There are also models of ancient transport carts. The goal of the Museum is to provide a better understanding of daily life in Norba, rather than just viewing what is left of it.
The 18th-century oil warehouse
In the basement, visitors can see an 18th-century warehouse once used for storing oil. The painted jars (orci) are still visible, arranged along the walls in their original containers. The tour spans two eras: Roman Norba and 18th-century Norma.
