In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through House of the Tragic Poet telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside House of the Tragic Poet:

1
Vestibule with Cave Canem Mosaic
This narrow entrance hall to the House of the Tragic Poet is famous for its striking floor mosaic.
2
Atrium with Iliadic Frescoes
The atrium of the House of the Tragic Poet is the most artistically impressive room in the entire residence, featuring an extraordinary collection of Iliad-themed frescoes across the south, east and…
3
Tablinum with Mosaic of the Tragic Actor
The tablinum is the formal reception room adjoining the atrium, named after the elaborate mosaic that adorns its floor.
4
Peristyle with Garden and Trompe-l'œil
A peristyle garden at Pompeya, porticoed on three sides, which cleverly combines living vegetation with an illusionistic painted garden scene using trompe-l'œil technique.
5
Lararium of the Peristyle
In the northwest corner of the peristyle stands a temple-style lararium, a small domestic shrine dedicated to the worship of the Lares and other deities who protected the household.
6
Northeast Triclinium
The northeast triclinium sits at the north-eastern corner of the peristyle and served as the dining room of this domus.
7
Cave Canem Mosaic
This famous mosaic adorns the floor of the entrance hall to the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeya.
8
Fresco of the Sacrifice of Iphigenia
The Fresco of the Sacrifice of Iphigenia is among the finest paintings at the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii, positioned on the rear wall of the peristyle.
9
Fresco of the Wedding of Zeus and Hera
This Fourth Style mural fresco once decorated the south wall of the atrium in the House of the Tragic Poet.
10
Fresco of Achilles and Briseis
The Fresco of Achilles and Briseis is one of the most striking scenes from Homer's Iliad, adorning the east wall of the atrium in the House of the Tragic Poet.
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Fresco of the Abduction of Amphitrite
The Fresco of the Abduction of Amphitrite adorns the west wall of the house's atrium, depicting Eros and Poseidon surrounded by numerous naked nymphs.

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Practical information

Vicolo Della Fullonica, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

Opening hoursMonday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM Tuesday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM Wednesday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM Thursday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM Friday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM Saturday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM Sunday: 9:15 AM – 4:20 PM

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