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The Tower of Mercury in Pompeii opens

17 January 2023

Mercury Tower is located in the section of the wall between Herculaneum Gate and Vesuvius Gate, exactly in regio VI, at the highest point of the old city of Pompeii. After, several restoration and enhancement works, the tower of Mercury was reopened to the public on December 23, 2022. Access to the tower allows visitors […]

Reopening House of the Vettii of Pompeii

12 January 2023

Exactly after 20 years, the House of the Vettii in Pompeii reopens. The mansion underwent major renovations that began several years ago. It opened, in fact, only partially in the atrium area in 2016, only to close again to proceed with the rest of the work. The House of the Vettii, discovered around 1894, was […]

The Phallus Symbol of Pompeii

7 November 2022

Visiting Pompeii one immediately realizes, how for Pompeians, the phallus was a recurring symbol. They used it, in every corner of the city. Carved on the walls of the houses, on the sidewalks, on the paving stones of the streets, painted in the stores and houses. While sex was a relevant element for Pompeians, the […]

Tips for visiting Pompeii or Herculaneum

1 September 2022

The biggest mistake you could make in planning your visit to Pompeii or Herculaneum is to start unprepared. Both Pompeii and Herculaneum are wonderful places that you will probably only see once in your life. Therefore, it is essential to know what you will find before you leave so that you can plan your visit […]

The history of Pompeii

25 August 2022

The history of Pompeii began on 24 October 79 A.D., when an extremely violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius invaded everything with ash, lapilli and a powerful pyroclastic flow. The history of Pompeii has never been the same since. The beautiful mountain, rich in vineyards and considered by the ancient Pompeians to be a good mountain, […]

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Latest discoveries in Pompeii

16 August 2022

To say that Pompeii never ceases to amaze is now commonplace, but it corresponds exactly to reality. Pompeii is an inexhaustible source of history and discoveries that fascinate and impress. Finding new finds after two thousand years surprises and excites everyone, even the archaeologists themselves, who find themselves unearthing new details of ancient Pompeii. Excavation […]

Visit Herculaneum: the excavations, the 18th-century villas, the Mav

17 April 2022

Herculaneum, better known as Herculaneum, became world famous for its popular archaeological excavations. Discovered in 1748 during excavation work carried out by Charles III of Bourbon. After the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. completely destroyed the old Herculaneum. Over the years, Herculaneum has gained more and more prestige, not only for the presence of […]

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