February 21st, 12pm THE POMPEII AMPHITHEATRE – “EXPLOSION STUDIO” A unique explosion event by artist Cai Guo-Qiang leading to February 22nd  (Press Preview 4.30 pm)  Opening of a solo exhibition at the MANN “IN THE VOLCANO. Cai Guo-Qiang and Pompeii” On view from FEBRUARY 22nd to May 20th 2019  An explosion of gunpowder and color smoke in Pompeii’s Amphitheatre to relive the tragic and, at the sam …Read more

Today is the first day at Pompeii for Interim Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Alfonsina Russo, who met the managers and personnel of the various Park offices this morning, accompanied by Mibac Head of Cabinet Tiziana Coccolbuto, Secretary General Giovanni Panebianco and outgoing Director General Massimo Osanna. She was met by Director General of the GPP General CC Mauro Cipolletta …Read more

THE REBIRTH OF THE SCHOLA ARMATURARUM FROM RESTORATION AND EXCAVATION TO ITS RE-OPENING TO THE PUBLIC DEDICATED VISITS, CONDUCTED BY THE RESTORERS, EVERY THURSDAY FROM THE 3RD JANUARY …Read more

A third thoroughbred with an elaborate military harness has been discovered in the stable of Civita Giuliana, as part of the recent excavation campaign. Last March, in the northern zone outside the walls of the archaeological site of Pompeii, a joint operation of the Archaeological Park with the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata(with Chief Prosecutor Alessandro Pennasilico and Deputy …Read more

THE HOUSE OF THE LARGE FOUNTAIN, THE HOUSE OF THE ANCHOR AND THE TEMPLE OF ISIS REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON THE 21ST DECEMBER Following restoration and maintenance interventions, the return of finds to their historic locations, the rearrangement of the green areas and research excavations …Read more

PRESS PREVIEW 11 December, 11.30 am Entrance to Piazza Anfiteatro 'Pompeii and the Etruscans' is the major exhibition which will be held at the Large Palaestra in the Excavations of Pompeii, following exhibitions on Egypt in 2016, and on Greece in 2017. The exhibition will seek to address the complex and controversial issue of the 'Campanian Etruria', and of the relationships and and cultural exch …Read more

Visit the exhibition with the artist Catrin Huber e the archaeologist Dr Thea Ravasi. Meet at the entrance of the house, from Vicolo del Menander, at 10.00amArtists' TalkCatrin Huber12.00 - 13.00Offices of : San Paolino, Via Plinio 4, PompeiExpanded Interiors explores ancient Roman wall paintings and Roman artefacts through fine-art practice at the two UNESCO World Heritage sites of Pompeii and He …Read more

Pompeii becomes ever more inclusive and accessible. Thanks to the Memorandum of Understanding between Pompeii and the National Agency for the Deaf - Naples Provincial Section (‘ENS’), it will be possible for deaf people to take advantage of dedicated support, in order to better enjoy the site of Pompeii, and more fully appreciate the charm and atmosphere of the place. Specialised mother-tongue LIS …Read more

Yet another female image resurfaces in the new Regio V excavations, and joins the other sophisticated female faces featured in the medallions of certain rooms along Via del Vesuvio, and in the image of Venus and Adonis from the House with the Garden, which have already been unearthed. This time, we have the myth of Leda and the Swan depicted in a fresco, which was discovered during stabilisation a …Read more

From the 1st November, two important Pompeian dwellings reopen to the public: the House of Ceii, famous for its paintings which decorate the upper walls of the garden with Egyptian scenes and with wild animals; and the House of Julia Felix, a large residential complex with ample green areas, rich decorations and the luxurious private bath complex. Of the two buildings, the Domus of the Ceii had be …Read more