In Brussels, Back to Pompeii invites visitors on a striking journey back in time to the legendary Roman city frozen forever by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Designed as a next-generation immersive experience, the exhibition at Tour & Taxis combines multiple forms of storytelling and immersion for the first time: life-size sets, sound design, interactive activities, virtual reality and large-scale projections.
Spread across 1,200 square metres of meticulously recreated environments inspired by archaeological discoveries, visitors wander through a Pompeian street and household just hours before disaster strikes. Through an original soundtrack and a fictional narrative audio guide, the public follows the fate of a local family during the final morning before the eruption.
Bedrooms, schools, laundries, bakeries, perfumeries and taverns bring daily Roman life back into focus through interactive scenes that visitors can actively engage with. As the experience unfolds, a growing sense of tension mirrors the anxiety felt by Pompeii’s inhabitants as the first signs of catastrophe begin to emerge.
Back to Pompeii is a major interactive exhibition from Brussels-based studio Tempora. Taking place at Tour & Taxis, the expo invites visitors on a fully immersive journey into the heart of the legendary Roman city. Months of creative work in Tempora’s Brussels workshops have resulted in one of the most ambitious reconstructions of Pompeii ever created.
Before the city is consumed, visitors can witness a virtual reality gladiator fight inside Pompeii’s grand amphitheater, followed by a dramatic immersive projection experience that places them at the centre of the volcanic devastation unleashed by Vesuvius.
Balancing emotion, entertainment and historical accuracy, Back to Pompeii transforms ancient history into a vivid sensory experience that feels both educational and deeply human.
What to expect?
- 1,200 m² of highly detailed sets recreated in line with archaeological discoveries
- A fictional narrative audio guide following a family in the hours before the eruption
- Interactive installations allowing visitors to experience daily life in an ancient Roman city
- A virtual reality gladiator battle inside Pompeii’s amphitheatre
- A large-scale immersive film placing visitors at the heart of the catastrophe
- An all-inclusive ticket covering the exhibition route, audio guide, VR experience and immersive show
Back to Pompeii unfolds across three main stages: a free-flow journey through faithfully recreated sets, a virtual reality experience inside the city’s grand amphitheatre, and an immersive projection retracing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Throughout the visit, an audio guide accompanies visitors and deepens the narrative experience.
A 100% Belgian Production
Entirely conceived and produced in Brussels, this expo also serves as a showcase for Belgian creative and technical expertise. Beyond its cultural dimension, the exhibition highlights local craftsmanship and talent, bringing together a broad ecosystem of designers, artisans and production specialists behind the project.
Location: Shed 4 bis, Tour & Taxis, Brussels
More info & tickets: http://www.expo-pompeii.com/
