The anger of the Vesubius
by cinthya_in_victoria
I confess I was praying for the Vesuvius not to erupt while I was in there. :) Yes I know it may be a silly thought but it is really near from Pompeii that makes you think in all the horror Pompeians lived; remember it has erupted many times since and is today regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
It is the most densely populated volcanic region in the world so that makes me think what would happen if it erupts again... I find volcanos interesting but I don't like them and I find scary to live near one, but happens that I live near one in Mexico called Popocatepetl and unfortunately it is an active volcano :( :(
Get free guide booklets an map at entrance!
by gubbi1
You can get a free booklet at the entrance, which explains a lot about the different houses. On the map, which is also availabe there, you will find numbers helping to find the information for the site.
These booklets are available in different languages.
Themple of the Apoll
by globetrott
The Vucalo Vesuvius / Vesuv was not actice at
that time but in the year 62 A.D. there was a heavy earthquake
in that area and lots of the houses of Pompeji were at least
partly destroyed.
Pompeji had about 25000 inhabitants at that time and was one of
the biggest metropoles of the area.
Ampitheatre
by barryg23
I had seen pictures of Pompei's ampitheatre before my visit, but it was a lot bigger than I expected when I saw it for real. You can wander around in the arena or in the passages underneath the seats. The views from the seating areas are excellent.
Porta Marina
by sandysmith
There are other gates of entry but the Porta Marina is the one commonly used and this brings you up to the forum and temple areas.
From here many important sights in Pompei can be seen if on a tight schedule.
Other entrances and exit points include:
Porta di Ercolano - best for Villa of Mysteries
Piazza Anfiteatro - by the ampitheatre of course.
Best of all is if you can enter by one and exit by another.
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Part of the Brothel Menu
Grandson with map and audio tour
Another scene
Streets of Pompeii
