Photo: Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site
Painted papyrus
Roman domus buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, Herculaneum, Naples
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
- Coordinates
- 40°48′21″ N, 14°20′50″ E
- Address
- Insula IV, 8, cardo IV inf., Ercolano (NA), Italia
Photos
Getting there
Portici-ErcolanoTrain, nearest
1.1 km as the crow flies
Painted papyrusInsula IV, 8, cardo IV inf., Ercolano (NA), Italia
Port8.1 km
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino10.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Painted papyrus?
Painted papyrus is in Ercolano, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. Address: Insula IV, 8, cardo IV inf., Ercolano (NA), Italia. GPS coordinates: 40.80595, 14.34726.
What else is there to see near Painted papyrus?
Nearby you’ll find: Casa della fullonica (0 m away), Samnite House (0 m away), House of the wooden partition (0 m away).
Sources and licences
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Casa del Papiro Dipinto 2 — Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casa del Papiro Dipinto 1 — Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences