Quadriporticus of the theatres — Attraction in Pompei

You might not expect to find a theatre here, but once upon a time, actors performed, extras shouted, and popcorn might’ve flown from the balcony (okay, maybe olives). While no ancient blockbusters are screened anymore, the vibe’s still there. The Quadriporticus originally served as a promenade for theatre-goers during intermissions, later becoming a training ground for gladiators. And today? Mostly tourists unsure of what they’re...

This is apparently a place where in Roman days the Theatre's audience used to chill. It is also another reasonable place for photographs in Pompeii.Take a look around the photos associated here and you will see a recurring perspective. I took the standard shot and then experimented with sepia to make it my own. I recommend doing something like that (i.e. take a standard shot and then experiment with angles,...

Semi-restored building that features rows of roofed colums arranged in a large square. Most of the columns are broken but the back part of the portico has been restored. It's ok, nothing to write home about, the best thing about this structure, and what makes it so popular, is that the public bathrooms are...