The Villa Imperiale, so named due to the splendour of its paintings, is a vast residence which was built alongside the walls and scenically laid out on terraces across several levels, all sloping towards the sea. The large and luxurious rooms were decorated with beautiful frescoes and geometrically patterned marble floors, of which only traces survive, left by the slabs on the floor preparatory layer.

The prestigious residence, which was first opened to the public in April 2016, contains museographic and multimedia installations which allow for an immersive experience of everyday life in ancient times. The cubiculum, or bedroom, is even rearranged with all of its furnishings: the bed, benches, candelabra, lamps and boxes for documents. The large triclinium contains the beds upon which one would eat partially lying down, along with small tables and beautiful vessels in bronze, glass and ceramic, which were used for banquets.

The Villa was constructed during the 1st century AD, and was destroyed by the earthquake of AD 62; at the time of the eruption it was undergoing demolition.

Date of excavation: 1947.