The House of the Vettii, which underwent 20 years of restoration, reopened this Tuesday (10) in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in southern Italy.
The space bears the name of its former owners, the brothers Aulo Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus, two freed slaves, and gained the reputation of being the ‘Sistine Chapel of Pompeii’.
With luxurious decor, the 1,100-square-metre heritage built in the 2nd century BC has rich erotic frescoes on the walls that depict Greek mythology. One of the most famous scenes is that of Priapo, the god of fertility, with his exposed genital organ supported by a scale.
The right destination for tourists, with its colors and images, the house will be open every day of the year after being closed since 2001.
your subscription can be worth even more
Do you already know the advantages of being a Folha subscriber? In addition to having access to reports and columns, you have exclusive newsletters (find out here). You can also download our free app from the Apple Store or Google Play to receive alerts for the top news of the day. Your subscription helps us to create independent and quality journalism. Thanks!
your signature is worth a lot
More than 180 reports and analyzes published each day. A team with more than 200 columnists and bloggers. Professional journalism that supervises public authorities, conveys useful and inspiring news, counterpoints the intolerance of social networks and draws a clear line between truth and lies. How much does it cost to help produce this content?
SUBSCRIBE FOR BRL 1.90 IN THE 1st MONTH
I have worked as a journalist for over 10 years, and my work has been featured on many different news websites. I am also an author, and my work has been published in several books. I specialize in opinion writing, and I often write about current events and controversial topics. I am a very well-rounded writer, and I have a lot of experience in different areas of journalism. I am a very hard worker, and I am always willing to put in the extra effort to get the job done.
_175448.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1)
