Lupanare di Pompei

Nothing special. Ruins like all the others, except this one used to trade in pleasure instead of wine jugs. Now it's just a few crumbling rooms with some small cheeky wall scenes – and that’s all about it. Still, the queues outside can be absurd. Unless you're really into ancient brothels, you’re not missing much. We luckily slipped in ahead – all in the name of historical research, of course. muhehehe :)

The Lupanare of Pompeii is one of the most fascinating and revealing sites in the ancient Roman world — especially about daily life, sexuality, and culture. 🏛️ What is the Lupanare? The Lupanare (from Latin lupa, meaning "she-wolf" — a slang term for prostitute) is Pompeii’s most famous brothel. It is the only purpose-built brothel discovered in the city. “Lupanar” literally means “den of the she-wolves” — a euphemism for a house of prostitution.

Waited years to see this place. Very interesting but because we were on an organised tour with a guide I had to walk at her pace which was too fast resulting in me not being able to take everything in . Also the narrow streets were rammed with people and at some locations staff were constantly moving you on. Apparently 29,000 people once visited the site in one day.

The Lupanare di Pompei, or the Brothel of Pompeii, is a compelling site that offers a unique insight into the city’s social fabric during ancient times. This well-preserved establishment features a series of small rooms, each with a stone bed, showcasing the practical design of a Roman brothel. The walls are adorned with vibrant frescoes that depict various erotic scenes, providing a glimpse into the attitudes toward sexuality and leisure in Pompeian society. As you navigate through the intimate spaces, you gain an understanding of the personal and transactional relationships that existed in this context. A visit to the Lupanare is both thought-provoking and revealing, presenting a candid picture of daily life in ancient Pompeii and contributing to the city's rich historical narrative.

A small ancient brothel with a handful of intriguing erotic sculptures, but the queue is very long and the space feels cramped. Worth a quick peek if you’re curious, but plan for a wait.

Very interesting. I highly recommend a guided tour to get the history and truly appreciate what you are looking at. Amazing, so unique and beautiful. Our guide was fantastic. This was one of my favorite stops in Italy.

Great place, lots of history and the stories from the tour guide of people who used to live in this town were amazing. I would recommend going with a tour guide for this as there is information for you to read, however, they have their own twist on it with stories from before the volcano erupted.

Amazing experience exploring the ancient ruins of Pompeii. So historic and the walk through exhibit was very knowledgeable. Recommended before heading the old streets of what was Pompeii. It's 163 acres of old city area!