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The House of Fortune contains the remains of a Roman dwelling brought to light in 2000. Its construction is dated from the end of the 1st century B.C. coinciding with an important urbanization process. The house occupied an area of 204 m2 and belonged to a wealthy family, since this kind of domus, one-family house, usually was the residence of the wealthy classes. It offers a panoramic view of the domestic life of the Roman period through the different rooms that it is comprised of, such as the tablinum or the representation room, the cubicula or bedrooms, the triclinium where they celebrated the banquets and the atrium. To help create an idea of the customs and culture of the era, some of the pieces found in the excavations are displayed, such as the herma, the china, money, objects for personal adornment, lamps and weights. Outstanding among all the admirable findings of the House of Fortune are the wall paintings and mosaics. The Latin inscription "Fortuna propita" whose translation could be "Good luck," has served to give the house the name Domus of fortune. This welcoming greeting was displayed to be read by the people who came to the Domus by way of the back door.
Address or meeting pointPza. del Risueño, 14
Start or opening timeFor schedules visit www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com
Guides & companionsIs it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Check on the arrival to the center, the option of the guided tour
Product price detailFortune House
Age of childAppropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 12 years
