Museum Pompejanum

The museum Pompejanum is a replica of a Roman house located on the Main riverbank in Aschaffenburg. The building features two inner courtyards with reception rooms, guest chambers, a kitchen, and dining areas arranged around these courts in the traditional Roman manner.

King Ludwig I commissioned architect Friedrich von Gärtner to construct this Roman house replica between 1840 and 1848 following his visit to the excavations in Pompeii. The building was created as a direct result of the king's fascination with ancient Roman architecture.

The house displays Roman artworks from Munich State Collections, including marble sculptures, small bronzes, and precious glassware. These objects show how wealthy Roman families decorated their homes and what value they placed on craftsmanship.

The house is easily accessible since it sits in a central location on the Main riverbank and can be reached on foot. Visitors should plan their visit during warmer months when the building is better accessible and the surrounding garden looks most appealing.

The Mediterranean garden surrounding the building contains fig, almond, poplar, and pine trees that flourish in the mild climate along the Main. These trees originate from regions around ancient Rome and create an authentic southern European setting.