Mummified remains, along with the hair and bones of an individual buried in an ancient tomb have been found at the necropolis of Porta Sarno, to the east of the ancient urban centre of Pompeii. On a marble slab located on the pediment of the tomb, a commemorative inscription to the owner Marcus Venerius Secundio makes reference, extraordinarily, to performances at Pompeii that were conducted in Gr …Read more

THE ANCIENT SNACK BAR OF POMPEII, AMONG THE DISCOVERIES OF RECENT EXCAVATIONS WITH SPECIAL VISITS TO THE WORK SITES OF THE HOUSE OF ORION AND THE HOUSE WITH THE GARDEN DOWNLOAD THE MAP On the 12th August, the Thermopolium of Regio V, the ancient snack bar of Pompeii that was unearthed during recent excavations in an area of the ancient city which had never been investigated before, opens to the public, with special visits to the work sites of the House of Orion and the House with the Garden. Thermopolia, where, as the Greek origin of its name would suggest, hot food and drinks were served, and stored in large dolia (jars) embedded in the masonry counter, were a common sight in the Roman world, where it was customary for the middle and lower classes to consume the prandium (meal) outside the house. …Read more

Two years on from first being signed, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata, aimed at combating the criminal phenomenon of looting archaeological sites and of trafficking finds and artworks, has been renewed, confirming the successful cooperation between the two bodies. The initial agreement was signed in 2 …Read more

The range of visits is expanded with the opening of additional buildings Pompeii is a vast open-air museum. Amid public buildings, houses, shops and streets one can experience the atmosphere of everyday life in the Roman era, by visiting places that are unique. In order to improve the visitor experience at the site, on the 19th July, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii will be opening additional mo …Read more

On Friday 16th July, the so-called Villa B of Oplontis, also known as the Villa of Lucius Crassius Tertius, opens to the public. Thanks to a collaborative project between the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Comune of Torre Annunziata, it has been possible to open the ground floor of the complex - never previously open to the public - from where it is possible to admire the ancient architect …Read more

Pompeii is renewing its annual pass for site visits at an even more competitive rate. It is a new way to experience Pompeii and the sites of the Archaeological Park, at a price which is affordable for all, and with the opportunity to participate in and to be informed about ongoing initiatives. The MyPompeii card, which is valid for one year, will cost €35 (€8 for under 25s, 25 years not completed …Read more

Amphorae, terracotta pottery, small and large containers used for the transport and trade in foodstuffs and much more. An immersion amidst the many objects of everyday life and trade at Pompeii. All will be revealed in the special visit to the deposits of Pompeii, housed in the ancient Forum granaries, which from July will open to the public for the first time.  From the 7th July, every Wednesday …Read more

Evening openings and special visits From June to October The summer season of evening events at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii begins with a rich variety of events from the end of June to October. These events will involve all the sites of the Park and will include evening openings, guided themed visits and extraordinary initiatives. There will also be theatrical events within the Pompeii Thea …Read more

Showcasing the ongoing restoration and recent studies conducted on the Villa OPENING OF THE SITE TO THE PUBLIC 10:30 - 15:30 PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK 16:30 The Villa of Diomedes: The making of a Roman villa in Pompeii On Friday 2nd July the curtain will rise on the restoration of the Villa of Diomedes, the spectacular residential complex located along Via dei Sepolcri, at the Porta Ercolano Necrop …Read more

Parte la stagione estiva di eventi serali al Parco archeologico di Pompei con una ricca serie di appuntamenti da fine giugno a ottobre. Gli eventi coinvolgeranno tutti i siti del Parco e prevedranno aperture notturne, visite accompagnate tematiche e iniziative straordinarie. Sono inoltre previsti eventi teatrali della rassegna Pompeii Theatrum Mundi al Teatro Grande di Pompei e visite teatralizzat …Read more