 Oplontis
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A splendid Roman villa, located about 5 km from Pompeii, one of the most excellent examples of aristocratic Roman villas, it is attributed to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero. It contains exceptional frescoes and mosaics in a beautiful architectural setting. The villa was erected in the 1st century B.C.
Brought to light in 1964, the complex reflects the elegant taste of its owners. As well as large gardens and porticoes, the private baths of the house can also be seen, complete with calidarium and tepidarium. Also interesting are the 1st century B.C.- 1st century A.D. wall paintings. These frescoes depict still life or scenes combining architecture and figures, in some cases with illusionistic effects around the doorways or windows.
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