Dancing Faun
Dancing Faun is an archaeological site in Pompei, Metropolitan Naples, Campania. Dancing Faun is situated nearby to House of the Faun, as well as near Temple of Jupiter.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include House of the Faun and Temple of Jupiter.
House of the Faun
Photo: Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The House of the Faun, constructed in the 2nd century BCE during the Samnite period, was a grand Hellenistic residence that was framed by peristyle in Pompeii, Italy.
Temple of Jupiter
Photo: Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Temple of Jupiter, Capitolium, or Temple of the Capitoline Triad, was a temple in Roman Pompeii, at the north end of its forum. Initially dedicated to Jupiter alone, it was built in the mid-2nd century BC at the same time as the Temple of Apollo was being renovated – this was the area at which Roman influence over Pompeii increased. Temple of Jupiter is situated 130 metres south of Dancing Faun.
Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is a Roman temple built in 120 BC and dedicated to the Greek and Roman god Apollo in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, southern Italy. Temple of Apollo is situated 210 metres south of Dancing Faun.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pompeii and Pompei.
Pompeii
Photo: Heinz-Josef Lücking, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
Pompeii is in Campania, Italy, not far from Naples. The ruined ancient Roman city of the same name was engulfed by Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pompei
Town
Photo: Colin W, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pompei, also known in English as Pompeii after the name of the ancient city, is a city and municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the region of Campania in Italy.
Dancing Faun
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Pompei, Metropolitan Naples, Campania, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
40.75107° or 40° 45′ 4″ northLongitude
14.48462° or 14° 29′ 5″ eastElevation
37 metres (121 feet)Open location code
8FGPQF2M+CRGeoNames ID
12036270
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