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18 Reviews Over the cobbled streets, the buildings, the forum, and even vesuvius itself, the first thing most people think of is the dead bodies. Everywhere in Pompeii there are the plaster casts of the bodies...
14 Reviews Once you enter the archeaological area and buy your ticket, you will be approached by guides. Though not 100% necessary, especially if you have a good map, if you choose to hire one, make sure he is...
24 Reviews The Downfall of Pompeii was centered on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, an eruption that lasted two days, killed more than 10,000 people and buried the city of Pompeii and some surrounding...
23 Reviews When we came to this home, I pictured it belonging to a family who enjoyed the finer things in life. I think it would have provided a comfortable life style in 79 AD! Homes of the rich and...
9 Reviews While wandering around Pompei we came across some pottery and other things found or moulded over the years... I have heard that some of these things aren't the 'real thing' but cement (?) replicas...
15 Reviews One of the sights I remembered from an earlier visit to Pompeii 40 years ago were the step stones used for crossing over busy streets (pictured). They are still there, of course! Wheeled vehicles...
10 Reviews It's almost impossible to believe that wall frescoes survived the burial of ash and lava at the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, but they did and are there for you to see for yourself! Just as some enjoy...
8 Reviews It seems the Goddess of Luck, otherwise known as, Fortuna Augusta didn't quite do her job where Pompeii was concerned. Maybe she was sleeping when the eruption of Vesuvius occurred. Fortuna Augusta...
7 Reviews 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...
4 Reviews Having experienced the Ruins of Pompei, I have learned a lot about the devastation that occurred that was caused by the volcanic eruption. A very sad scene, but yet this ancient city has been well...
Nic2004 Says: I've visited Pompeij twice and all those great things you can see there - wandering around - fascinated me so much. Streets, villas, mosaics, frescos,...
Getting around a Pompeiian House
Evenith666 Says: Most guide books will give the names of the rooms in Pompeiian houses and other buildings in latin, and they may not necesserily tell you much about what they...
VeronicaG Says: This bronze figure of Apollo stood outside a temple of the same name which was situated near the Forum, but operated separately from it. The statue portrays...
Laurel914 Says: Just to the right of the turnstiles at the site entrance there is a free baggage check. If you take the Circumvesuviana train (which is probably how you'll...
hawkhead Says: It is worth getting up early in the morning so that you arrive at the site at opening time or very soon after. That way you can get ahead of the crowds. Even in...
Redang Says: Go to Transportation Tips to know how to get there by train.There are three entrances: Porta Marina (the closest to Pompei-Scavi train station), Piazza...
Balam Says: Pompeii is easy to get to from Sorrento either on an organised excursion or by just jumping on the train. Making your own way there is far better as you are not...
rsleisk Says: 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...
gaiusmarius Says: Pompeii is a cannot miss site in Italy. It is fascinating. However, one area in which it falls short is the existence of WCs (toilets). Most are located outside...
Jetgirly Says: The Campania Arte Card is a great way to explore Campania's many attractions and archaeological sites. Here's what you need to know in order to take advantage...
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Ewingjr98 Says: Click here for a great collection of stories, maps, photos and other Pompeii links.This site has hundreds of images of Pompeii, focusing mainly on the city's...
Free admission during culture week
Willettsworld Says: When I was in Italy, many places I visited were free because of what the Italian's call "Settimana della Cultura" or Culture Week. This happens during a week...
sim1 Says: This gives you a rough idea where Pompei is located. Click on the map, so you can see the red little dot.Pompei is located in the region of Campania. The...
miclev21 Says: Pompeii is relatively large and you should wander around yourself. Guides wil slow you down and only limit your viewing. Perhaps follow another group and then...
BerniShand Says: take plenty of water especially in summer months, it gets very hot herecheck and re-check your camera, this is not the place for it to stop working as mine did,...
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2 Reviews and 584 Opinions We intended to stay 2 nites.... we ended up finishing our month in Italy here, a little over a week....
1 Review and 256 Opinions stayed in pompei 1 night but well worth it. get off at the cicrcumsision station pompei and turn...
1 Review and 6 Opinions The four of us, grandparents, daughter and grandson, had a very good stay here. The accommodation...
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Q: Does anyone know how long the cafe has been located within the Pompeii site. I visited there a few years ago (2002) and am...
A: There was definitely a cafe there when I visited in 2006, but we were on a guided tour that didn't stop there. I was quite surprised to see a cafe there.
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The wonderful Roman town of Pompei
Welcome to the Roman town of Pompei!!! I wish to visit this town for many years and at the end I was able to be there. I spent there a fantastic full day exploring the whole town and all its...
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The town of Pompeii was a bustling agricultural town and one of the main trading ports in Ancient Rome. However, tragedy struck the town in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius, the volcano who’s immensely...
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Haha - I saw Simone do this on her page and I thought what a good idea! So when we visited Pompei on our italian holiday June 2003 I couldn't resisit imitating this pose ;-)
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Carlo di Borbone began ecavating the site in 1748, and digging was done sporadically. Although it was then thought to be a major discovery it was only after a number of years that the site was finnaly...
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Destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii was one of the most important commercial centers during Roman age. Buried in ashes and pummice it was discovered in 1600 but the real work...
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