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Pompeii’s Frescoes as they were made

16 August 2023

Pompeii, the ancient city located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and destroyed during the eruption of 79 A.D. still retains all its charm after 2,000 years despite being buried under a blanket of ash and lapilli for centuries. After the discovery in 1748 of the first finds from the ancient city of Pompeii, excavations […]

Why Pompeians did not flee during the eruption of 79 AD

4 August 2023

On October 24, 79 AD. Pompeii was invaded by a terrible eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the Vesuvian city in a matter of days, burying it for centuries under a blanket of ash and lapilli. The eruption that day was catastrophic, violent, and gave no escape to the Pompeiians, who were unable to escape […]

The history and conservation of the Pompeii excavations

26 July 2023

Buried by the eruption of a volcano, by more than 5 meters of volcanic material for at least 1700 years and unearthed accidentally in 1748. This is the story of Pompeii, one of the oldest Roman cities that survived earthquakes, eruptions and war. On October 24, 79 AD, after years of dormancy, Vesuvius suddenly awoke, […]

Herculaneum excavations at night

21 July 2023

The possibility of being able to visit the excavations of Herculaneum at night returns again this summer. A unique and evocative experience that can be enjoyed every Friday from August 2 until August 30. A different way, in a magical atmosphere to learn about and admire the history of the ancient city destroyed by the […]

Nick Mason Concert in Pompeii

12 July 2023

Pink Floyd returns to Pompeii, this time it will be the band’s historic drummer, Nick Mason, who will be the protagonist of this spectacular event, which will be held on July 24. The strong bond that ties the band members to the historic Roman city dates back to 1971, when Pink Floyd first performed in […]

The characteristic streets of ancient Pompeii

7 July 2023

Not only houses, temples, paintings, and casts. One of the main attractions of the many tourists visiting Pompeii are the ancient roads dating back to Pompeian times and still perfectly intact. Much is the curiosity and surprise of visitors to still be able to walk along roads built more than 2,000 years ago and traveled […]

At the Great Theater of Pompeii: the concert the Ways of Friendship by Riccardo Muti

3 July 2023

The Great Theater in Pompeii will once again be the stage of honor hosting one of the biggest concerts in this summer 2023. On July 11, it will be the turn of the extraordinary festival “The Ways of Friendship” directed by Riccardo Muti. A festival designed to pay tribute to the extraordinary generosity of the […]

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