What was it like to live in to Roman Imperial period? You can discover this with a ticket to the Roman Villa Oplontis, an important archaeological site in Torre Annunziata, in the region of Campania.
Why Visit the Villa Oplontis?
Located at Torre Annunziata, the archaeological site of Oplontis is considered one of the main Roman villas in the region of Campania.
With your ticket to Villa Oplontis, also known as Villa Popea, you can explore this ancient residence from the Roman Imperial period at your own pace. The remains of this magnificent villa are part of the archaeological parks of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Torre Annunziata, which have all been declared World Heritage Sites.
The ticket includes an audio guide in English so you can learn about the villa's history. The polychrome frescoes stand out, which will help you understand what society and daily life during the Roman Empire were like.
Don't miss the gardens of Villa Oplontis, whose design is believed to have involved Poppaea Sabina herself, the wife of the emperor Nero. This couple would go to this area in southern Italy to escape the hustle and bustle of Rome.
The archaeological site also houses a thermal area, which, just like the rest of the villa, was buried by lava after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 A.D.
Opening Times
The Villa Oplontis is open daily, except on Tuesdays, from 9 am to 4 pm.
Please note that these times are subject to change and modifications.
