Best memories...
by sim1
The best memories I have of this part of my journey through Italy is no doubt Pompeii. I travelled here in August 2000. This is not the best time of the year to see Italy, because it is so warm in August, and also because all the Italians and a big part of Europe are one vacation too. This means that it is crowded everywhere! But despite the heat and the busy tourist season, I had a fantastic vacation. In this picture you can see me read a travel guide about Pompeii. I love to do that, find out where I am, and what I am seeing, and read all about its history. You can see the photos of Pompeii in my 'must see activities'.
On the same day I also went to Ercolano, which is similar as Pompeii, but in my opinion not as good. Hahaha, don't get me wrong though, it still is amazing, only a little bit less than Pompeii. The photos of Ercolano are in my "Herculaneum page"
Audio-Guide
by rsleisk
I did not use the handheld audio-guide device for Pompeii but wished I had since it was such a large scavi. I had earlier gotten one of these such devices when I walked through Herculaneum and it was pretty useful.
I would recommend getting one of these handheld audio-guides because it will clue you in on what you are seeing and offers interesting historical facts of the city. You are given a map that lists all the stations for listening. When you reach a station you press the audio guide and you will hear the narrator explain a particular area. You may need a extra hand carrying the map and audio guide when taking pictures.
Petrified bodies
by barryg23
The petrified bodies of the inhabitants of ancient Pompeii, frozen in time by the lava, attract many visitors. It did feel eerie looking at these people (especially the person in the picture) whose features are very clear. These examples were in the Macalleum, but there may have been others in parts of the ruins which we didn't explore.
Uneven streets
by azz8206
The streets of Pompeii are very uneven and may not be suitable for some older people, they definetely are not wheelchair friendly. My best advice is to wear comfortable walking shoes and to be careful where you step because it's pretty easy to sprain your foot or ankle.
Human Casts
by azz8206
Thank you to whomever the person was that had the idea to pour plaster into the ground and then dug up these remarkable figures. They show the terror and the anguish that not only the people went through but also what their pets went through. What is also fascinating is how small people were back then. The pics that I took were near the entrance next to the Pompeii Forum.
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Pompeii
Pompeii
The Arch of Drusus
Necklaces, rings and other things
