House of the Cryptoporticus — Attraction in Pompei

On a hot day, there's nothing like Roman underground luxury. This house features a long vaulted corridor (cryptoporticus) perfect for escaping both the sun and surprise visitors who forgot to bring wine. It belonged to a wealthy patrician and included corridors, a peristyle garden, and impressive frescoes from the Iliad—Achilles himself would’ve felt at home here. One clever touch? A secret passage leading straight into the bath area. Because even in ancient times, spontaneous spa moments...

This photo was taken from the street looking through the main entrance. All upper class houses had a small fountain near the entrance where rain water was collected. The restoration looks really authentic and gives us an amazing window into Roman life during the...

One of the rare remains of Pompeii, which can be visited on different floors. Access is through the basements are in a remarkable state of preservation. The colors of the paintings are much livelier than in...