Looking through the magnificent brick columns and lintel at the House of Large Portal in Herculaneum, Italy, to the beautifully preserved frescoes that decorate the walls of the inner courtyard and rooms. The entrance was built after the earthquake in 62 AD, reusing Hellenistic tufa capitals that symbolize Victory. This house, along with all others at Herculaneum, was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and only rediscovered in the mid-18th century, when excavations began uncovering the ancient Roman city.
This is indeed an impressive entrance – reminding us all about the Roman Empire and its special architecture:)
Hi Lori. Both Herculaneum and Pompeii astounded me because of the level of sophistication they had achieved so any centuries ago.
Barbara, I’ve been enjoying all of your southern Italy photos. I love both Pompeii and Herculaneum…great sites.
Thanks Corinne. Fans like you keep me going and make me believe I’m doing something worthwhile.
Fantastic photo, makes me excited for when we visit Italy next year!
Hi Lauren: Thank you so much and happy to hear you are headed that way next year. The ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum are sites everyone should see.