Villa di Oplontis e Villa Lucius Crassus Tertius
Torre Annunziata
The villa of Poppea is a villa d'otium dating back to the first century BC where there were rooms dedicated to the production of wine and oil. There are viridaries, sculptures, beautiful frescoes, spas, lararium, peristiles, triclines , Olympic pool
Chiesa matrice di Striano - Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista
Striano
(12 Km)
The mother church of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of parish Catholic worship of Striano in the province of Naples in the Diocese of Nocera Inferior-Sarno. Home to the master parish located in the central Piazza IV Novembre, represents the historical and religious heart of the city. The establishment of the Church of San Giovanni dates back to the Middle Ages. The bubble of the Archbishop of Salerno Alfano I of 1066 shows the boundaries of the Diocese of Sarno and the Municipalities that are under his jurisdiction including Striano.
Porta Civica di San Nicola
Striano
(12 Km)
Owned by the Municipality of Striano and bound by law 1/6/1939 n.1089, the Arch of San Nicola is located in Via Palma and is the only surviving door of the city walls that enclosed the ancient village. The latter dates back to the Middle Ages and is presented with isolated masonry mixed with Sarno stone and Vesuvian stone base, about 8.50 meters high, including battlements, with round arch passage approx. 4.20 meters wide. It was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century under the Orsini, Counts of Nola, when the village was surrounded by walls and equipped with two access doors.
L'anfiteatro di Pompei
Pompei
(2 Km)
One of the oldest stone buildings ever discovered, with an interesting feature is the only amphitheater that has no underground floor below the arena. Very visible are the holes that were used to cover the arena, so that viewers were protected from the elements.
Il lupanare di Pompei
Pompei
(3 Km)
It was a brothel built on two floors, classified by category. In fact, the ground floor was reserved for modest social classes and consisted of just 5 rooms and a bathroom, while the first floor has a separate entrance and comfortable services, was reserved for the upper classes.
La Villa dei misteri
Pompei
(2 Km)
This Villa is located just outside the city walls. On it is the most famous Pompeian wall-painting. It contains a room (that is called The Initiation Chamber) which is decorated with very beautiful but strange scenes. Initiations took place here and they marked a transition from childhood to adulthood. There is an opening between the first and last scenes of the fresco that leads into the chamber.
Foro di pompei
Pompei
(3 Km)
It is the main square of the famous city. It was once an uncovered place, where there were numerous shops built entirely of lava and tuff. Once the Romans conquered Pompeii, everything was rebuilt, in fact the shops were shot down together with the famous Temple of Apollo.
La casa del Fauno
Pompei
(3 Km)
In the whole of the Roman Republic, it is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses. It is also the most expensive residence in the ancient Pompeii measuring 3,000 meters squared. On its floors were lavish mosaics but only a few are remaining in place. Some of these mosaics were removed and taken on display at the National Museum of Naples.
Scavi archeologici di Pompei
Pompei
(1 Km)
The archaeological excavations of the city of Pompeii represent the remains of the ancient Roman city destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excavations began in 1748. Today the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The discoveries gave birth to the ancient Roman holiday villas “Roman otii”.
Palestra Grande
Pompei
(3 Km)
It is found behind the amphitheater and occupies a very large area. It measures 141 meters by 137 meters. It is a public area that is used as a public gymnasium and a ground for exercises. It was specifically meant for youths and men who participated in sporting activities like wrestling, swimming, discus and for running. At its center is a large swimming pool.
Tempio di Apollo
Pompei
(3 Km)
It is located on the western side of the Forum to the north of the Basilica. It is the oldest building in the Forum and was built by the Greeks. Estruscan items and some other oldest remains were discovered here which dates back to the 575 BC. A tour to this place gives you a beautiful glimpse of how beautiful temples were devoted to the gods of the Ancient Rome.
Casa della caccia antica
Pompei
(2 Km)
This is an attractive building in Pompei that is located a short distance from the House of Faun when heading towards the Porta di Nola gate. It has got many frescoes of hunting scenes. It contains some very fine examples of the 4th style generation. On the walls of the 2nd cubiculum are the winter and autumn personifications. There are other beautiful decorations inside this great historical house.
Basilica
Pompei
(3 Km)
It is a wonderful public building that is located to the south west corner of the Forum. It was specifically used as a place of administering justice as well as where trade was carried on. The building’s main hall consists of a long columnar nave. Shaped tiles covered with stucco were used in the construction of these columns.
Casa del Poeta Tragico
Pompei
(3 Km)
This is a house that is located in the Region VI across from the Forum baths. At its entry is a Latin word "cave canem" which means "beware the dog". There is also a decoration of a mosaic dog at the entrance which depicts all the features of a live dog. It contains a lot of paintings of Greek mythological subjects than any other place in the whole of Pompei.
Casa del Bicentenario
Ercolano
(12 Km)
This house excavation was finished in 1938 two hundred years after the official digging had started hence named bicentenary. This house is decorated with frescoes and a cross that probably could be the oldest artifact testifying Christianity in Roman Empire.
Casa Sannitica
Ercolano
(12 Km)
This house has an arrangement that was distinctive of the Samnites, an ancient community that lived in this mountainous part. The remains of the casa Sannitica has its rooms decorated with frescoes with this impressive atrium that is kilted by gallery with lonic columns
Casa dei Cervi
Ercolano
(12 Km)
This is a rich patrician mansion which probably is one of the most beautiful houses overlooking the Bay. The house is well decorated with numerous frescoes and artworks including a marvelous sculptured group of stags being attacked by dogs.
Pistrinum
Ercolano
(12 Km)
An inscription on this building states that the bakery belonged to one Sextus Patulus Felix. A large oven and mills can be seen at the backyard of the baker’s.
Teatro
Ercolano
(12 Km)
The theatre which is placed at the edge of the archeological site is believed to have been accommodating an approximated two thousand spectator.
Casa a Graticcio
Ercolano
(12 Km)
This house derives its name from the wooden trellis which formed the graticcio (framework) of its walls. This house is the only antique example of this technique of construction.
Casa del Mosaico di Nettuno e Anfitrite
Ercolano
(12 Km)
This is another archeological site of a house equipped with a shop having its counter facing to the street. The nymphaeum is decorated by mosaics that depict Amphitrite and Neptune.
Castello Doria
Angri
(9 Km)
The Castle dates back to the 13th century, but over the years it has undergone numerous restorations, up to that of the 18th century, which gave it its current appearance. It was owned by several noble families of the time, who left traces in the history of the castle. Since 1988 it has been the official headquarters of the City Hall of Angri.
Scavi di Pompei
Pompei
(1 Km)
In the archaeological area is represented not only Roman life but also all the frescoes of that era. Part of the works are found in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and a small amount in the Antiquarium of Pompeii. Since 2000, the archaeological excavations of Pompeii have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Castello Angioino
Castellammare di Stabia
(7 Km)
The Angevin Castle was built around the tenth century at the behest of the Duke of Sorrento. Some historians, however, also attribute the construction to Charles I of Anjou from whom it takes its name. In the following centuries it had several renovations becoming also the seat of the garrison of mercenary soldiers. Within its walls there was the cathedral that housed the bishops of the diocese. The structure consists of powerful walls with towers and towers joined together through a wall with relative side openings.
Scavi Archeologici
Castellammare di Stabia
(6 Km)
The Archaeological Excavations of Castellammare di Stabia have brought to light several villas and residential buildings as well as residential districts of the ancient city of Stabiae. The origins of the city date back to the 7th century BC and from historical materials it appears to have been destroyed by Silla and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The remains were found on the edge of the Poggio di Varano of several villas, including that of San Marco and Villa Arianna which is the oldest.
Villa Campolieto
Ercolano
(11 Km)
Scavi di Ercolano
Ercolano
(12 Km)
Museo del Corallo dell'Istituto Statale d'Arte
Torre del Greco
(9 Km)
The State Art Institute of Torre del Greco is one of the oldest in Italy. The Coral Processing School was established in 1878 and inaugurated on 3 April 1933. In the Museum there are engraving works of the various workshops, as well as on coral, lava, pink shell and brindle, sardonica, mother of pearl and ivory. The school participated in numerous national and international exhibitions between 1881 and World War II.
Antiquarium Stabiano
Castellammare di Stabia
(7 Km)
The Stabiano Antiquarium was inaugurated in 1958 at the behest of the archaeologist Libero D'Orsi who had undertaken excavations to bring to light materials of the ancient Roman city of Stabiae. The Museum was built in the middle school environments of the city. Today it collects more than 8000 exhibits from the Stabian villas and buildings that were gradually explored.