- Introduction:
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- 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.
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- Departure
Point: Sorrento pier
- Return
Details: Tour concludes at Sorrento pier
Total time:
7 hours (6 hours visiting plus 1 hour stop lunch)
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