House of the Ship Europa, Pompei
The House of the Ship Europa is found in the south east of the city. It is named after a large drawing on the north wall of the peristyle, which depicts a ship bearing the name Europa. It is not thought to be a real ship, but instead an allegory of the goddess Europa, who was kidnapped at sea by Jupiter, disguised as a bull. Beyond the peristyle lies the feature for which the house is renowned; a long, narrow garden, several times larger than the buildings at the front of the house.
This garden was used to grow an impressive array of fruits and vegetables, including beans, onions and cabbage, as well as grapes, used to produce wine. In the Roman era the production of wine was largely home based, with many houses having the facilities to press grapes. Trees bearing exotic fruits such as cherries and apricots are believed to have been planted here, having arrived from the Far East from the first century BC. Lemons were also grown here; the Romans continued the Hebrew tradition of using lemons to kill bacteria and thus fight infection. The stalls at the back of the garden were used to rear animals.
This garden was used to grow an impressive array of fruits and vegetables, including beans, onions and cabbage, as well as grapes, used to produce wine. In the Roman era the production of wine was largely home based, with many houses having the facilities to press grapes. Trees bearing exotic fruits such as cherries and apricots are believed to have been planted here, having arrived from the Far East from the first century BC. Lemons were also grown here; the Romans continued the Hebrew tradition of using lemons to kill bacteria and thus fight infection. The stalls at the back of the garden were used to rear animals.
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Sight Name: House of the Ship Europa
Sight Location: Pompei, Italy (See walking tours in Pompei)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Pompei, Italy (See walking tours in Pompei)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Pompeii Introduction Walk I
Modern-day Pompei is best known for its ancient predecessor, the Roman city of Pompeii, that fell victim to the massive eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The ruins of Pompeii, first uncovered in the late 18th century, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. Presently, this is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, drawing annually up to 2.5 million visitors.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Pompeii Introduction Walk II
Frozen at the moment it was buried under the thick blanket of ash and pumice, the city of Pompeii (now excavated) remains a unique window into the past, offering a snapshot of everyday life back in the 1st century AD Roman Empire. Aside from causing quick and unexpected death to the city, the huge eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD did have one positive outcome 鈥� it preserved everything (properties,... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles