Historic Pompeii house re-opens to public for first time in 20 years

One of the most famous houses of Italy's Pompeii archeological site has been re-opened to the public after a 20-year closure due to structural concerns and a delicate restoration process.The House of the Vettii is considered the city's Sistine Chapel because of its detailed architecture and artworks that date back thousands of years.

The house was owned by two former slaves who became rich by selling wine and other agricultural products. Arianna Spinosa, the architect who directed the recent restoration said that the recent restoration presented several technical challenges because experts in the 1900s used reinforced concrete which over time damaged the house and the paintings.

Pompeii is one of the world's most treasured archeological sites, welcoming up to 25,000 visitors each day, and the House of the Vettii is a main attraction for tourists.