Dancing Faun

Dancing Faun is a work of art in Pompei, Metropolitan Naples, Campania. Dancing Faun is situated nearby to the archaeological site Shop (VI.10.15), as well as near House (VI.10.14).

Type: Work of art
Artwork type: statue
Also known as: “Fawn Statue”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include House of the Faun and Temple of Jupiter.

House of the Faun

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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.

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.

Macellum of Pompeii

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The Macellum of Pompeii was located on the Forum and, as the provision market of Pompeii, was one of the focal points of the ancient city. The building was constructed in several phases. Macellum of Pompeii is situated 120 metres south of Dancing Faun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pompeii and Pompei.

Pompeii

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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

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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.