Basilica of Pompeii, Roman basilica ruins in Pompei, Italy
The Basilica of Pompeii stands near the Forum with 28 brick columns reaching 11 meters in height and features a central hall for public gatherings.
Built in the 2nd century BC, this structure functioned as a law court and commercial center until Mount Vesuvius eruption buried it in 79 AD.
The basilica walls display numerous Latin inscriptions and graffiti that document the daily activities and communications of ancient Roman citizens.
Visitors can access the basilica through Via Marina, with its coordinates at 40.7488 latitude and 14.4845 longitude within the archaeological site.
The magistrate's platform lacks permanent stairs, indicating security measures implemented to protect judges from potentially aggressive citizens during trials.
Location: Pompei
Part of: Pompeii Regio VIII Insula 1
Address: Scavi archeologici di Pompei - Regio VIII - Insula 1 - 1
GPS coordinates: 40.74880,14.48450
Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:03
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Forum of Pompeii
28 m
Temple of Venus in Pompeii
78 m
House of Romulus and Remus
55 m
Casa Del Marinaio
82 m
Casa di Championnet I and II
27 m
Casa di Pane
92 m
Pompeii Comitium
87 m
House and the Courtyard of the Moray Eels (VIII.2.14)
86 m
Casa di Aemilius Crescens
79 m
Casa di Trittolemo
41 m
Shop (VII.16.6)
72 m
Public Administration Buildings, Passageway with steps to upper floor
44 m
Steps to upper floor (VII.16.5)
73 m
Shop (VII.16.4)
76 m
Workshop and shop of Furius
57 m
House (VII.16.1)
92 m
Thermopolium (VII.7.9)
48 m
Shop (VIII.3.29)
82 m
Thermopolium (VII.15.5)
68 m
Building of Eumachia
80 m
Casa del Principe di Montenegro (VII.16.10)
83 m
Steps to upper floor (VIII.2.11)
69 m
Shop (VII.7.3)
28 m
Shop (VIII.3.28)
82 m
Corridoio (VIII.2.9)
55 m
Thermopolium di Flavus Nicephorus
67 m
Via Marina
54 mReviews
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