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Ruins · Pompeia, Campânia
Villa di Poppea
Luxury Roman villa in Oplontis, now Torre Annunziata, attributed to Popeia, wife of Nero, with large frescoes and gardens.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Villa di Poppea
Oplontis was a seaside suburb between Pompeia and Herculano, also covered by the eruption of 79 AD. The Villa di Poppea, or Villa A, is attributed to Popeia Sabina, the second wife of the emperor Nero, because of an inscription found on the site.
The villa impresses with its size and wall paintings, among the best preserved in the region: columns and doors painted in perspective, gardens with birds, theatrical masks and landscapes. There are reception rooms, private baths, a kitchen and a large pool.
It is much less visited than Pompeia and allows you to see the frescoes calmly. It is part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site and is managed by the Parque Arqueológico de Pompeia.
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Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
In the morning or early afternoon. It usually closes on Tuesdays: check before you go.
How to get there
Circumvesuviana to Torre Annunziata – Oplonti station, a few minutes' walk from the entrance. It's about 5 km from Pompeia, on the way to Naples.
Tip
There is a ticket that combines Pompeia and other sites in the region, such as Oplontis; check the options on the park's official website.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Villa di Poppea
What is Oplontis?
A Roman seaside suburb, today within the town of Torre Annunziata, where the Villa di Poppea is located.
Is it worth visiting for someone who has already seen Pompeia?
Yes, for those who enjoy Roman painting: the frescoes are among the best preserved and the villa usually has few visitors.
How to get there?
By Circumvesuviana to Torre Annunziata – Oplonti station and a short walk.