CastleAschaffenburg

Pompejanum

Museum

In Aschaffenburg, the Pompejanum is a replica of a Roman villa, situated on the high bank of the Main River. It was built in the 19th century, serving as an educational exhibit to bring Roman culture to life in Germany.

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King Ludwig I commissioned the Pompejanum, which was constructed between 1840 and 1848 based on designs by court architect Friedrich von Gärtner. It is a detailed replica of the Casa dei Dioscuri from Pompeii. Adaptations to the location included a viewing pavilion on the second floor and an exterior staircase.

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