Aschaffenburg

Pompejanum

Standing on the banks of the Main river, the Pompejanum is surrounded by a mediterranean garden with cedar trees, almonds and fig trees.
Inspired by the excavations in Pompeii, King Ludwig I. of Bavaria had this copy of a Roman town house built between 1840 and 1848, based on plans by court architect Friedrich von Gärtner. The wall paintings and mosaic floors of the colorful rooms were modeled on Roman prototypes. Since 1994, they have served as the backdrop for showcasing original Roman works of art from the State Antiques Collection.

Information

Pompejanumstraße (im Schlossgarten)
Schloss- und Gartenverwaltung Aschaffenburg
Schlossplatz 4
63739 Aschaffenburg
Tel. +49 6021 38657-0

Opening hours

Apr. - Oct.:	9am-6pm
Closed on Mondays

Castle museum

On show at the castle museum are sculptures from the time of the castle’s construction, city views, guild instruments and furniture. Of special note are the collections of German and international ceramics, especially faience, stoneware and porcelain.

A local specialty is the rich collection of stoneware from the manufacturer Damm. The castle is also home to the State Gallery, the biggest branch gallery of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

 

Address

Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen
Schlossplatz 4
63739 Aschaffenburg
Tel. +49 6021 38657-0

Opening hours

Apr. - Sept.:	9am-6pm
Oct. - Mar:	10am-4pm
Closed on Mondays