- Introduction:
- With its excavated
area, extending for approximately 44 ha, and the
preservation state of its buildings, due to the
particular burial (under a blanket of 6 meter of
ash and rock) caused by the eruption of the
Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii can
be considered the only archaelogical site which
gives the real image of roman city. And the image
is similar to cities, not preserved, of the same
period. Despite wars waged on its soils, despite
assaults by earthquakes and a volcano
- nineteen centuries
ago, Pompeii is still vibrant and accessible.
Wander from mosaic to monument, temple to
theatre, envision life in this legendary city.
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- While most visitors
to Italy are aware of the history of the
destruction of Pompeii, and many have visited its
famous ruins, relatively few people know of Herculaneum
the other Napolitan city that was also
destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on
August 24th, 79 A.D.
- In contrast to
Pompeii, Herculaneum was a smaller town with a
wealthier population
- at the time of its
destruction.
- In its heyday,
Herculaneum was a peaceful and affluent Roman
villa town. The city’s streets were tightly
packed with houses and shops. Its main street was
closed off to wagons and carts to allow
pedestrians to wander around at their leisure,
and many of the sidewalks were covered with
awnings to shelter shoppers from bad weather.
- Departure
Point: Naples port
- Return
Details: Tour concludes at Naples port
Total time:
7 hours (6 hours visiting plus 1 hour stop lunch)
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