The life of the ancient city of Pompeii and of its inhabitants ended abruptly in 79 AD, when, following the eruption of Vesuvius, it was covered under about six meters of ash and lapilli.
The excavations of the city, which began in 1748 and still in progress, have brought to light this important archaeological site which, in 1997, became one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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After getting off an extremely busy Circumvesuvio train from Naples ( next time we would wait for a train which does not stop at every stop), we were handed information about a 2 hour guided walking tour of Pompeii. The meeting point was Pompeii Scavi station and the Tempio travel tour planned to last 2 hours at a cost of 12 euros. We decided to join the tour and we were very pleased with our...
Um passeio incrível pelas ruínas da cidade encoberta pelo vulcão vesuvio. A cidade escavada ainda conserva artefatos, mosaicos e pinturas. Impressionante os corpos retorcidos e a preservação do sítio histórico.
Amazing experience, as soon as we got off the train, we asked for information at the info-point about the best way to visit the ruins and the Vesuvio , they suggested us a walking tour across the ruins with an English speaking guide and a tour on the Vesuvio by bus through the National park. . They were both amazing experiences because the guide through the ruins was really excellent and has...
