Lupanare Audio Guide Tour
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Take this in-app audio tour to explore the cursed city of Pompeii that once flourished with life, cultural awakenings, and a buzzing civilization. Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket! Buy it at www.pompeii-tickets.com When tragedy stroke and the Vesuvius erupted burning everything in its path, the city of Pompeii became remains and ruins perfectly preserved. You’ll be transported to another era. Wander through its streets and thanks to the historical and archeological background of your guide, the stories and facts will make the city come back to life. The city of Pompeii once bustled with life and you can see that as you visit its theatre, the sacred area, and a brothel. What’s even more impressive is the plastered casts of some of the victims. Find out how the ashes and the techniques used to uncover the city helped to preserve the remains almost intact.
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Via dell’Abbondanza, 55Open in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
- Tuesday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
- Wednesday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
- Thursday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
- Friday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
- Saturday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
- Sunday: 9:15 AM – 6:20 PM
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The Lupanare is Pompeii’s most famous surviving brothel, preserved beneath volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Its name comes from the Latin lupa, a term associated with prostitutes, and the building offers rare evidence of Roman urban life beyond temples and villas. The ground floor contains small masonry rooms once used by clients and workers, while the walls are known for their explicit frescoes, likely serving as decoration and visual references. As a two-story structure in a busy part of ancient Pompei, the Lupanare reveals how commerce, sexuality, and daily life were woven into the city’s social fabric, making it one of the site’s most discussed and culturally revealing ruins.
Before you enter
- Visit early in the day to avoid the longest lines outside the Lupanare.
- Wear breathable clothing and sun protection for walking through exposed ruins in Pompei.
- Bring water, especially in summer, as the archaeological site can feel very hot.
- Read a little about Roman daily life beforehand for better context inside.
What to expect
- Expect a compact two-level ruin rather than a large monument.
- Look for the small stone rooms on the ground floor.
- The frescoes are the most notable feature and draw many visitors.
- Passageways around the Lupanare can feel narrow and crowded.
During your visit
- Pause briefly to notice wall details before moving with the flow of visitors.
- Be respectful: this is a major archaeological site, not just a curiosity.
- Watch your footing on ancient stone surfaces, which can be uneven.
- Step aside for photos rather than stopping in the narrowest areas.
FAQ about Lupanare
Lupanare is located in Pompei, surrounded by many other great sights.
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