Hello everyone I hope you are all well and have a great start this week. If you are in Naples, Italy you almost have to visit this historical wonder in Pompeii most famous for being buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, but remained largely preserved under the volcanic ash. Pompeii was an ancient city in Campania on the Gulf of Naples, north of the river Sarno, today one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world with the best preserved ruined cities, excavations have revealded many informations about daily life in a Roman city and there are still new discoveries still to be made. Many companies offers day tours from Naples to Pompeii with the bus, but with the train on you on way is most popular and cheaper. Cost about 4 Euro one way, travel time about 35-40 min. the stop is Pompei Scavi.
Arrived here you can discover well preserved hoses, shops, temples, theater, arena, with beautiful art frescoes and mosaics. Walking through the street you see intact buildings, its feels like you steep back into ancient Roman life. An incredible Art and architecture with a tragic human stories.
A very big city, it can take hours to explore detailed, therefore be sure to wear a good walking shoe because the roads are uneven and a sun hat. The best time to visit is at the end of summer, spring early in the morning or late in the afternoon when there are not so many visitors as usual.
The plaster casts with the last moments of people and animals of victims are deeply emotionally charged.
The volcano that destroyed the city stands as a powerful backdrop, remeinding of the immense natural forces at that ware at play. The volcano remains active until today, its last major eruption was in 1944. The mount Vesuvius is a tourist attraction and fascinated by its history and tragic of the ancient cities at it s base.
Trees, grass and flowers grow between the ruins, creating a sublime as well as peaceful beauty an unforgettable experienence to be here.
Thanks for your visit have a beautiful day!