"The moons of Pompeii" a path between Art and Magic

Qtour intended to adhere to an important initiative that manages to blend art, culture and magic in one of the most important to mondo.Un exciting new path to experience the excavations of Pompeii at night. "The Moons of Pompeii" - every night until August 16 and November 1 until each weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - are a completely new journey of sounds and lights starting from Square Amphitheatre. "The Moons of Pompeii", in fact, the visitor wants to revive a past civilization through multimedia technology, light, sound, and the evocative power of the Moon. The route starts from the necropolis of Porta Nocera, continues with a visit to the Garden House of Hercules, also known as the House Perfumer continues because of Abundance, dwelling in houses Loreio Tiburtino, Venus in the Shell and Giulia Felice and culminating in the splendid setting of the Amphitheatre with a play of light Luce.Sette large moons will mark the route and the stops, creating a dreamy atmosphere: Death of the Moon, Moon of Success, Mythic Moon, The Moon of Life The moon is not there, the Moon and the Moon Illegal amuses you, will be the driving reasons that narreranno history, mythology and the secrets of Pompeii. Artistic director of the event is Francesco Capotorto. "The Moons of Pompeii" is an initiative organized by the Provincial Tourism of Naples, co-financed by the Campania Region, Departments of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, with ROP Funds (2007-2013 ), in collaboration with the Archaeological Superintendence of Pompeii and Naples and the city of Pompeii.
Success at the inauguration: Particularly fascinating frescoes aroused and lit signage and of course 'moons' light fixtures that unobtrusively enhance the soft light of the excavations along a route full of original and authentic treasures.
Starting from Necropolis that extends outside the Porta Nocera, from which it is named, beginning of the trail .. Of great importance to point out the graves exedra, including the impressive funeral building that Eumachia, priestess of Venus built for himself and his family. The House of the Garden of Hercules or the perfumer has a stone triclinium for dining outdoors near a shrine dedicated to the worship of Hercules with a marble statue, which gave the house its name. The huge green space was organized at the back half of the century. BC and palaeobotanical investigations attest to the growing of wood for the production of perfumes, it is likely that the owner was a perfumer. The House of Octavius ​​Quartio (or Loreio Tiburtino) belonged to Octavius ​​Quartio as evidence the signet ring found at the entrance. The large back garden is adorned with fountains, with two long pools arranged in a T and statues alluding to Egypt, the birthplace of the goddess Isidee. The House of Venus in the Shell takes its name from the scenic representation of the south wall, where a window gives the illusion of open sea and a pink shell is the goddess Venus, accompanied by two cherubs. Finally, the 'Amphitheatre, among the oldest and best preserved amphitheatres in the world. Welcomed more than 20,000 spectators who watched the fights between gladiators and wild beasts.

INFORMATION

From August to November 2009, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

From August 7 to 16 open every evening (except Monday 10/08)

Admission: Pompei-Port Amphitheater

Information, bookings and calendar
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The reservation is free obbligatoria.Inizio of the event: one hour after sunset (group departures every 20 minutes).

Journey time: 70 minutes (we recommend comfortable shoes)

Cost of tour: 20 Euro

Holders Campania> Artecard: 14 euros

Special price for families (2 adults + 2 children under 16 years) 40 euros

Special price for groups (+30 people) 18 euros (+70 persons) 16 euros

Personal audio system for guided-language (English)

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