House of the Flying Cupids open in Pompeii

After 10 years of work, the Archaeological Superintendent of Pompeii has reopened one of the best examples of art and architecture styles from the era of Nero.

The beautiful house that was belonged to Gnaeus (Cnaeus) Poppaeus featured gilded, flying cupids, hence its name.

The house demonstrates the changing styles of Pompeiian art and architecture and will delight visitors. In particular, the public spaces are fine examples of the so-called 'third-style'. Elsewhere, scenes of Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology adorn walls, gardens and peristyles.

The statuary and other salvageable remains are viewable in the Naples Archaeological Museum.

The Italian news agency, ANSA, has a brief story. For details of the house itself, visit the Archaeological Superintendent of Pompeii page.

But be sure to make reservations for viewings. Visit the Arethusa page. The page is only available in Italian.

• Click on Scavi di Pompei
• Click on Prenotazioni
• Click the last entry for Casa degli Amorini dorati
• Indicate your desired visit date (at the bottom of the page)

You can also use the Arethusa for making reservations to other sites.

Tom

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