Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,708 contributions
Oct 2019
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo is one of the largest buildings in the Herculaneum and thought to have belonged to the Roman senator, Marco Nonio Balbo. The lobby of the building is lined by colonnades on either side with Tuscan style columns. The house gets its name from the reliefs depicting the Greek myth of Telephus. The marble reliefs are displayed in-situ, but are fragmentary. The size of the house, level of restoration and reliefs makes it one of the best buildings to see.
Written May 25, 2020
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,931 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
The House of the Relief of Telephus is one of the largest houses in Herculaneum. It is thought to have been owned by Marcus Nonius Balbus whose statues are standing at the piazza in front of the Suburban Baths. Unfortunately only a small portion of it is open to the public. It's mostly famous for its atrium featuring the marble relief with a scene from the myth of Telephus and marble oscillas, discs with reliefs hanging off the peristyle's beams between columns.
Written May 15, 2016
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JurgitaVP
London, UK35 contributions
Oct 2019
Located in Herculaneum, Erclolano, this is part of a few great structures worth visiting at the site.
Written October 26, 2019
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wendyanddavid536
Solihull, UK2,122 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is one of the largest houses in Herculaneum on several floors (though only the ground floor can be visited) and with large gardens. The house is named for a stunning marble relief of Achilles with his mother Thetis treating the wound of the Mysian king Telephus. In the same room are three beautiful columns painted red, and a red and yellow panelled wall.
Written May 28, 2018
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Tom J
London, UK1,780 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Situated over a number of floors (only ground can be visited) opposite the House of the Gem, the House of Release of Telephus named after a release situated on one of the walls with the myth of Telephus, son of Hercules, it is sure to amaze. This is one of my favourite spots in Herculaneum with real character and interest it still feels like a home.
Be sure to check it out as the preservation of the columns and the relief are truly stunning!
Be sure to check it out as the preservation of the columns and the relief are truly stunning!
Written July 27, 2019
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LoveToTravelTerrie
Frisco, TX1,304 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
We stopped in this place as part of our guided tour. And while I found it fascinating and was glad we visited, it would not be a priority compared to some of the other places on this campus.
Written June 14, 2019
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Sarah B
Guildford, UK729 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This is the first private house on the Audi tour which begins to give one a sense of life and ceremonies in this Roman town at the time everything stopped
Written November 4, 2017
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bsandrs
Portsmouth, UK22,644 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Travelling up the Main Street From the port area you come to this house on the right hand side. It may not be the greatest building on the overall site, but it does feel like a home with its red pillars and hanging medallions. The name originates from the wall plaque. If you have little time this is probably not a must see, but well worth spending time and enjoying the house if you are not in a rush.
Written October 16, 2017
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David L
Birmingham, UK218 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
A grand house in its day with not as much to see as other in the area but equally as important good audio information
Written September 29, 2017
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Anthony S
Brisbane, Australia1,862 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
There are better buildings but early on in your audio tour you will stop here for the commentary. Plenty of information, but you would need the audio tour or guide to get the most out of it.
Written September 26, 2017
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