Pompeii
An archaeological site not to be missed on the slopes of Vesuvius
Pompeii is a unique chapter of history, an archaeological site not far from Naples, on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, where time stood still in 79 CE.
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city submerged by lava following the eruption of the volcano, a dramatic event that leaves as its legacy an evocative testimony to the life of the time: to visit Pompeii today is to take a journey through the centuries, walking on ancient streets among the ruins of dwellings, temples and baths, the beating heart of that civilization.
Iconic corners await you in Pompeii, such as the Via dell’Abbondanza, the Villa of the Mysteries and the House of the Faun, where you can admire frescoes and mosaics, often amazingly preserved.The Stabian Baths are one of the most characteristic places, meeting points of a vibrant social life.The Forum of Pompeii anticipates the Temple of Jupiter and the Basilica, imposing spaces dedicated to Roman deities.
The Amphitheater of Pompeii is one of the oldest in the world, perfectly come down to us, in which we still seem to hear the echoes of gladiator fights.
Pompeii has also preserved the casts of the victims of the eruption, a moving snapshot of the tragedy that struck the city: an intense experience that goes beyond mere tourism, an immersion in our past that an unexpected natural disaster has made vivid and concrete.
