Travertine marble is a unique material that has been used since the time of the Roman Empire to create some incredible works. We are talking about St. Peter’s Basilica, the Trevi Fountain and before that, the Colosseum and the Theater of Marcellus. Used for more than 2,500 years, Roman Travertine marble has been the most beloved stone of architects in the classical world. Travertine is mined mainly in the province of Rome, in the area gravitating around the city of Tivoli, although there are rich deposits throughout Lazio and other parts of central Italy. But what are the peculiarities of this material? The neutral color and typical earth-tones are the characteristics that make this material unique and valuable.

Characteristics and uses of Roman travertine

Travertine provides exceptional aesthetic performance. This material is able to express values such as sobriety, elegance, purity, solemnity and luxury. However, we are talking about a pageantry that is never tacky, but absolutely distinct and balanced. For the reasons just listed, it is often used for indoor and outdoor flooring and siding. Roman Travertine is the result of a special sedimentation process, capable of originating a good variety of shapes and colors. The oxides in the rock, in fact, can vary its hues, which is why, in addition to the classic white Travertine, we have beige, pinkish, and onyx types of Travertine.

Roman travertine price

How much does Roman Travertine cost? Despite the role it has played in the past, Travertine remains among the leading players in “retail” construction, being a material affordable to anyone. The Travertino Romano price, in fact, hardly exceeds 50 euros per square meter.

Rough prices Roman travertine slabs

TypeThicknessMin. pricePrice max.
Navona Travertine 2 cm30Euro120Euro
Travertino Romano Classico  2 cm20 Euro50 Euro

 

Maac marbles is able to supply Roman travertine slabs and blocks as well as finished works.

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