House of the Faun
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.
- Tourist attraction
- …is also known as “Pompeii VI.12.2”
- …is partly wheelchair accessible
- Description: Roman domus in Pompeii, perhaps the largest in the city at the time of its destruction
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1) and Temple of Apollo (VII.7.32).
Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1)
The Temple of Jupiter, Capitolium, or Temple of the… Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1) is situated 160 metres south of House of the Faun.
Temple of Apollo (VII.7.32)
The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Sanctuary… Temple of Apollo (VII.7.32) is situated 240 metres south of House of the Faun.
Casa dell’ancora
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Nearby places include Pompeii and Pompei.
House of the Faun
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Latitude
40.75137° or 40° 45′ 5″ north
Longitude
14.48454° or 14° 29′ 4″ east
Open location code
8FGPQF2M+GR
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Spanish—“House of the Faun” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Casa del Faune”
- Chinese: “農牧神之家”
- Croatian: “Faunova kuća”
- Czech: “Faunův dům”
- Dutch: “House of the Faun”
- Dutch: “Huis van de Faun”
- Finnish: “Faunin talo”
- French: “maison du Faune”
- French: “Maison du Faune”
- German: “Haus des Fauns”
- Hebrew: “קאזה דל פאונו”
- Hungarian: “Casa del Fauno”
- Indonesian: “Rumah Faunos”
- Italian: “Casa del Fauno (VI.12.2)”
- Italian: “casa del Fauno”
- Italian: “Casa del Fauno”
- Italian: “Pompei VI.12.2”
- Japanese: “ファウヌスの家”
- Korean: “파우누스의 저택”
- Polish: “Dom Fauna”
- Portuguese: “Casa do Fauno”
- Russian: “Дом Фавна”
- Slovak: “Faunov dom”
- Spanish: “Casa del Fauno”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dancing Faun and Casa del Gruppo dei Vasi di Vetro.
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