Immerse yourself in the exciting history of Pompeii and become a gladiator in the middle of the eruption of Vesuvius.
The exhibition “Pompeii, the last gladiator”, which takes place in Barcelona’s Drassanes Reials, offers a unique immersive experience that will transport you two thousand years back in time.
It is a virtual experience in which visitors can walk through the streets of Pompeii, explore the gladiators’ quarters and finally enter the amphitheater.
With the help of virtual reality technology, you’ll find yourself in the middle of the action as you witness a fight between gladiators and an angry elephant.
But the experience takes a surprising turn when Vesuvius erupts.
The plume of smoke and the explosion of the volcano create a chaos of fire and ash, while the gladiators and the elephant flee and the people in the stands panic.
Fortunately, an “exit” sign tells you how to return to the safety of your home.
An immersive gladiator experience
This immersive experience is truly impressive and can generate intense emotions. By immersing yourself in this virtual journey, you will feel part of history and live an adventure that will transport you directly to the past.
The sensation of reality is so striking that some visitors even experience dizziness and vertigo.
The exhibition “Pompeii, the Last Gladiator” not only offers this unique immersive experience, but also features a collection of 150 original objects from the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
These objects include helmets, swords, greaves and other items used by gladiators in ancient Pompeii.
The director of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, Enric Garcia, highlights the solidity of the exhibition and its ability to transport visitors to the ancient world.
The artistic curator, Roberto Panté, an expert in virtual reality, highlights the importance of this experiential experience to bring children and young people closer to antiquity.
In addition, pedagogical spaces have been included for the youngest visitors, allowing for an educational approach to the exhibition.
An exhibition with state-of-the-art technology
The exhibition combines metaverse technology with archaeological objects, striking a balance between the past and innovation.
The scientific curator of the exhibition, Raffaele Iovine, emphasizes the great deployment of research, archaeology and philology behind the exhibition.
For his part, Frederic Sanz, responsible for the digital part, highlights the possibility for people to live the experience at the same time, sharing the amazement and excitement with their loved ones.
The exhibition “Pompeii, the last gladiator” is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and culture of ancient Pompeii.
It is an innovation thanks to its immersive approach and its combination of technology and archaeological objects.
