It isn’t often that entire cities vanish in a matter of hours, but Pompeii did. Destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, the fate of this forgotten city changed with its discovery in 1748. If you're on the fence about whether you should visit Pompeii, our local expert shares the top reasons why it's a must-see. Pro Tip: Planning a visit to Pompeii? It's easier to organize … [Read more...] about 11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Pompeii in 2024
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The Best Pompeii Tours in 2024 and Why
In A.D. 79 a deadly volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius decimated the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Buried under ash for centuries, the old houses and streets are amazingly well-preserved. If you head to Pompeii and really want to understand what happened, the best thing you can do is take a guided tour. Here are the top Pompeii and Amalfi Coast tours to take. Pro Tip: It's easier … [Read more...] about The Best Pompeii Tours in 2024 and Why
Top 15 Things to See at Pompeii in 2024
Planning a visit to Pompeii but not sure what to see? We understand—there's a ton to see in Pompeii. The city was "flash-frozen" by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius with almost no warning, making it one of the best-preserved archeological sites of its size on Earth. To help you have a more meaningful visit, we asked our local guides to list the top things to see at Pompeii with some history. … [Read more...] about Top 15 Things to See at Pompeii in 2024
How To Visit Pompeii in 2024: Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
How cool would it be to walk around an ancient Roman city with an incredible story? Well, you can at Pompeii. It's one of the largest and best-preserved archeological sites on Earth! But where is it and how do you visit it? In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about how to visit Pompeii. Pro Tip: Planning to visit Pompeii? Bookmark this post in your browser so you … [Read more...] about How To Visit Pompeii in 2024: Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More
The 12 Best Roman Ruins You Can Visit Around Naples in 2024
The Gulf of Naples and the adjacent coastal territories are famous for their landscapes, beaches, resorts, and gastronomy. Every year, this combination of elements attracts thousands of tourists looking for unique places to experience the famous Italian "dolce vita" just as ancient Romans did centuries ago. Here I'll show you my most favorite Roman sites around Naples that you can still visit … [Read more...] about The 12 Best Roman Ruins You Can Visit Around Naples in 2024
The 30 Most Important Roman Structures That You Can Visit Today
The enduring vestiges of the Roman Empire remain with us even today. You can find some of the most important Roman structures across much of Eurasia and in the northern countries of Africa. Follow along as I share my favorite, iconic structures like Hadrian's Wall, Segovia's aqueduct, the ruins at Jerash, the Herodium, the Colosseum, and so much more. Greatest Roman Architecture Still … [Read more...] about The 30 Most Important Roman Structures That You Can Visit Today