House of the Citharist

Why go

One of Pompeii's largest residences grew by joining several properties around multiple courts and gardens. Sculpture finds and long sightlines indicate an owner using space to display wealth and cultural taste. For planning, its scale is easiest to grasp on the official map before following the open route.

What to look for

• One of Pompeii's largest residences grew by joining several properties around multiple courts and gardens.
• Sculpture finds and long sightlines indicate an owner using space to display wealth and cultural taste.

Useful to know

• Its scale is easiest to grasp on the official map before following the open route.

Your next visit

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