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Discover Oplontis, a UNESCO-listed ancient Roman city, effortlessly with skip-the-line entry and use the audio guide to learn about its history.
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Enjoy priority entrance to the excavations of Oplontis, a suburban area of Pompeii, and explore the site at your own pace.
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You will be provided with a convenient audio guide for a detailed exploration of the site's history, directly downloadable to your cell phone.
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Visit the Villa of Poppaea, a large and luxurious residence believed to have belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero.
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There are various rooms, gardens, and thermal baths for you to marvel at, all of which provide an excellent example of Roman residential architecture.
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Fun Fact: The artifacts and decorations found in Oplontis indicate a strong influence of both Greek and Roman artistic styles.
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Skip-the-line entry ticket to Oplontis
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Audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish
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Transfer
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Live guide
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Earphones
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Explore ancient Roman ruin
Oplontis is an archaeological site in Italy, located near the modern town of Torre Annunziata, in the Bay of Naples. By availing of this priority entrance ticket, there is no necessity to endure the queue as you can swiftly bypass it. A multilingual audio guide in Italian, English, French, and Spanish will be furnished, and you can conveniently download it directly onto your mobile phone to acquire comprehensive information about the villa.
Visit Emperor Nero's wife's villa
The primary structure open to visitors is the Villa of Poppaea. Constructed in the mid-1st century B.C., the villa underwent expansion during the imperial era and was undergoing restoration at the time of the volcanic eruption. Scholars attribute the ownership of this villa to Poppaea Sabina, who was the second wife of Emperor Nero. The archaeological site features a delightful garden for visitors to explore, along with captivating frescoes and various other Roman ruins.
What’s not allowed
- No flash photography and tripods allowed in this experience.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible, Guide dogs allowed.
Additional information
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Smart audio guide to download directly onto your mobile phone.
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Suitable for children with adult supervision.
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Small pets are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Scavi di Oplontis - Villa Poppea.
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Address: Via Sepolcri, 80058 Torre Annunziata NA, Italy.
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