National Archaeological Museum, Naples
The Naples National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, MANN) is a museum in Naples.[1] The museum has a large display of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum. The display has works made in Greek, Roman and Renaissance times. It is known as the most important Italian archaeological museum.[2]
| Naples National Archaeological Museum | |
|---|---|
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli | |
 Naples National Archaeological Museum | |
| Location | Piazza Museo, Naples Italy |
| Type | archaeology |
| Website | Official website |
Building
Charles III of Spain started the museum in the 1750s. The building was used to house soldiers in the 18th century.
National Archaeological Museum, Naples Media
Heron and cobra. Ancient Roman fresco from House of Epigrammes, Pompeii (45–79 d.C.), Italy
Fish Catalogue mosaic
Fish and ducks, Roman mosaic
Mosaic from Pompeii of Animals of the Nile
Mosaic from Pompeii of Ancient Street Musicians
Achilles and Agamemnon, scene from Book I of the Iliad, Roman mosaic
References
- ↑ "Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli - English language". Archived from the original on 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ↑ "Archaeology, Art, and More: Italy's Best Museums". TripSavvy.
Other websites
- http://www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it/it/ Official website - Naples National Archaeological Museum
Coordinates: 40°51′12.16″N 14°15′1.75″E / 40.8533778°N 14.2504861°E