The modern city of Torre Annunziata, corresponding to the ancient Oplontis, is well-known for an hidden treasure of the Roman age, the so-called Villa of Poppea, a majestic suburban villa belonged to the Nero's second wife. The guided tour starts in the lush garden, where you see the same trees of that time, replanted after the archaeologist made the plaster casts of the carbonized roots. Then you walk through the rooms of the imperial residence, provided with a thermal suite and a large swimming pool surrounded by olive trees, to see amazing frescoes with mythological scenes and still-nature. At the time of the eruption, there were restoration works in progress inside the villa, therefore no victims were found inside.
Posted By : E208KWmariap
Very interesting visit, exceeding expectations, thanks also to the expertise of the archaeologist who guided us.
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 17:53:02 
Posted By : lucyaF3825OF
Thank you so much Ilaria for a fascinating tour of this Villa and for bringing it to life. It was recommended to me and well worth the visit.
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 10:16:28
Posted By : Lucy_A
Admiring the frescoes in situ & walking through the quiet Villa with a few artefacts found here on display was memorable. And the visible layers of lava is striking. Thank you to Ilaria for making the tour so interesting.
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Posted On : 2023-09-10 01:42:21 
