Naples-Pompei-Ercolano Travel Info

Naples is a city rich in history, and art. The city is placed in the natural bay, dominated by Vesuvius, and surrounded by some of the most famous archaeological treasures of the world.

Pompei was destroyed in the 79AD, when the Vesuvius eruption covered the city with ash and lapillus. It is estimated that only three fifths have so far been brought to light. Without any doubt, this is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

The same eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD, that destroyed Pompei, covered the refined Herculaneum with lava and mud. The eruption submerged the towns houses and objects, however, here we find well conserved wooden objects and furniture from the Roman era.

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