The thermopolium at Pompeii will be on view to the public as of August 12, 2021.
While excavations have been ongoing at the site since the 18th century, much of the city remains buried.
This sitedecorated in well-preserved frescoesis now available for the public to visit.
The thermopolium at Pompeii will be on view to the public as of August 12, 2021. (Photo:Pompeii Sites)
The lower and middle classes often purchased and ate prepared meals outside of their homes.
The thermopolium features a masonry counter which were embedded withdolia, ceramic jars holding the dishes for sale.
These included mallard, rooster, fava beans, and other common Roman foods.
Another view of the snack bar now open to the public. (Photo:Pompeii Sites)
Wine, of course, was also on the menu.
These paintings were applied to wet plaster.
Their bright yellow and skillful depictions of fowl and foliage have held up remarkably well to today.
Amphorae on display. (Photo:Pompeii Sites)
This appropriate decoration for a food venue might remind the viewer of a modern restaurant.
Another view of the snack bar now open to the public.
Frescoes on the snack bar.
Well-preserved paintings. (Photo:Pompeii Sites)
Frescoes on the “snack bar.” (Photo:Pompeii Sites)
Frescoes on the “snack bar.” (Photo:Pompeii Sites)
