The limestone masonry and grey tufa columns of this
house dates it back to the Samnite period.
There are two atria: a main atrium with Corinthian
columns (tetrastyle) and a
service atrium without columns (tuscanic).
A case containing the family's treasures is exhibited in the main
atrium. Next to the garden is a hall
with beautiful paintings. Restorations were in progress when the
eruption occurred.