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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Torre Annunziata

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Torre Annunziata, Italy

Updated February 1, 2019

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Villa of Poppaea, Oplontis

Torre Annunziata, Italy

Ruins of Oplontis

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.
Rocks of Rovigliano

Torre Annunziata, Italy

Rock of Rovigliano

This tiny islet has somehow housed an ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant.
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Villa dei Misteri seen from above.

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Villa dei Misteri

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.
1 mile from Torre Annunziata
Thermopolia of Pompeii

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Thermopolia of Pompeii

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
1 mile from Torre Annunziata
Stone penis.

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Stone Phalluses of Pompeii

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.
1 mile from Torre Annunziata
The remnants of the ancient eatery.

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Pompeii Thermopolium

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.
1 mile from Torre Annunziata
Fresco erotic scene in the Lupanar

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The Brothels of Pompeii

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
1 mile from Torre Annunziata
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