Villa Boscoreale, Pompeii

Name: Villa Boscoreale
Address: Pompeii, Italy
Telephone: +39 0818 575 347

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Villa Boscoreale is a name given to any of several Roman villas discovered in the district of Boscoreale, Italy. They were all buried and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, along with Pompeii and Herculaneum. The only one visible in situ today is the Villa Regina, the others being reburied soon after their discovery. Although these villas can be classified as "rustic" rather than of otium due to their agricultural sections and sometimes lack of the most luxurious amenities, they were often embellished with extremely luxurious decorations such as frescoes, testifying to the wealth of the owners. Among the most important finds are the exquisite frescoes from the Villa of Publius Fannius Synistor and the sumptuous silver collection of the Villa della Pisanella, which are now displayed in several major museums. ()

Local name: Scavi archeologici di Boscoreale Coordinates: 40°45'41"N, 14°28'17"E

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Pompeii Italy

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+39 0818 575 347

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Nearby attractions include: Villa Poppaea, House of the Faun, Temple of Jupiter, Suburban Baths.

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Large Roman villa with lavish frescoes
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, Ruins, Historical place
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Boscoreale?

Nearby attractions include Antiquarium nazionale Boscoreale, Boscoreale (2 min walk), Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii (16 min walk), Necropoli di Porta Ercolano, Pompeii (20 min walk), House of the Surgeon, Pompeii (23 min walk).

How to get to Villa Boscoreale by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Boscoreale:

Light rail

Villa Regina • Lines: 14 (8 min walk)
Boscoreale • Lines: 12 (16 min walk)

Bus

Boscotrecase Via Nazionale • Lines: Marra - Novartis (15 min walk)
Torre Annunziata Via Vittorio Veneto • Lines: Circolari Ospedale Torre Trecase, D, Marra - Novartis, Novartis - Marra (19 min walk)

Train

Torre Annunziata Centrale (28 min walk)