House of the Geometric Mosaics (VIII.2.16)

House of the Geometric Mosaics (VIII.2.16) is a ruins in Pompei, Metropolitan Naples, Campania. House of the Geometric Mosaics (VIII.2.16) is situated nearby to the archaeological site House (VIII.2.13), as well as near Sarno Baths.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: house VIII, 2, 16, Pompeii
Also known as: “Casa dei mosaici geometrici (VIII.2.16)” and “Pompeii VIII.2.16”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Apollo and Basilica of Pompeii.

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 120 metres northwest of House of the Geometric Mosaics (VIII.2.16).

Basilica of Pompeii

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Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1)

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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 (VII.8.1) is situated 190 metres north of House of the Geometric Mosaics (VIII.2.16).

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.