Posted on 10/27/2006 8:48:45 AM PDT by wildbill
It was the jewel of Pompeii's libertines: a brothel decorated with frescoes of erotic figures believed to be the most popular in the ancient Roman city.
The Lupanare — which derives its name from the Latin word "lupa," or "prostitute" — was presented to the public again Thursday following a yearlong, $253,000 restoration to clean up its frescoes and fix the structure.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
One item of interest: According to the article, a 'short time' was priced at the rate of eight times a portion of wine. Adjusting for inflation, and assuming we aren't talking Le Chambertin or Mouton Rothchild, that's probably less than $20.
Anyone have any idea of the current market price? Were those really the good old days.
Well, at least now there is something to do in Pompeii....
I was in Pompeii last year and the guide showed us the sign still on the walls that "pointed" the way to the brothels. It was good for a laugh.
When you walk on the streets of Pompeii, there are signs ground into the pavers with a butterfly and arrrows pointing to the whore house. What's with the butterfly? Go to the whore house and you will leave feeling as free as a butterfly! (at least that's what I was told by the guide.)
Been to Pompeii and would love to see it again someday. Italy and the Australia are still on my 'want to vist/re-visit" list.
That would explain the price in post #1.
FYI.
"Fully" restored?
Bill CLinton is rumored to be en route...
Hmmm. Maybe it wasn't what you thought it was.
Was that butterfly wearing a toupee?
I heard Bill Clinton has already booked his trip.
The headline makes it sound like they are opening it up for business. LOL.
Open for business?...........Same-o, same-o.......
"Anyone have any idea of the current market price? Were those really the good old days."
You need to refer that question to DU.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priapus
Estne volumen in toga, an solum tibi libet me videre?
(Is that a scroll in your toga, or are you just happy to see me?)
Their last, and next "Madam"......
I'm no archaeologist...not even an amateur, but I loved visiting Pompeii years ago. Don't really remember the brothel, but I did remember there was a house, believed to be a bachelor pad for two brothers, I think -- and they too had the great...er... artwork on the walls. Really fascinating stuff.
Thanks for the report.
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