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Pompeii’s thermopoliums: why were there so many of them?

22 October 2024

Houses, paintings, human remains, jewelry-the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. that destroyed Pompeii not only brought death and devastation, but also allowed the discovery and preservation of this ancient city and civilization. Preserving many details of the culture and customs of ancient Pompeians under the layer of solidified ash. Over the years there have […]

The Punchinello sculpture that is causing a stir in Naples

12 October 2024

They call it contemporary art, but the recent Punchinello sculpture unveiled in Piazza Municipio in Naples created by sculptor Gaetano Pesce has fueled not only curiosity and jokes but also much criticism. The reason for all this? Well, one only has to look at the famous work to immediately realize why it has created so […]

The 3 things you didn’t know about Vesuvius

8 October 2024

Vesuvius, Italy’s most famous volcano and one of the most dangerous in the world, is best known for the devastating eruption in 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. An active volcano that has become an undisputed symbol of Naples for all because of its marvelous view of the Gulf of the city of the […]

Where to Park in Pompeii Saving Money

23 September 2024

Have you decided to visit Pompeii and don’t know where to park without having to pay an arm and a leg? No problem!!! In our guide you will find the right solution for you. Parking lots in Pompeii are numerous, but many are also very expensive! There are both numerous private parking lots, which on […]

The dishes of the Herculaneans, the discovery in the city sewers

16 September 2024

Buried by the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., Herculaneum remained imprisoned for centuries under a 20-meter-high blanket of volcanic ash. A catastrophic eruption that has remarkably preserved houses, furnishings, bodies and many aspects of the daily lives of its inhabitants. A place often ignored and secondary to the nearby and important Pompeii, but […]

When was Pompeii destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

7 September 2024

August 24? October 24? October 17? But what is the exact date of the eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplonti and Stabia? For centuries, it was believed that the date of the eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii coincided with August 24, 79 AD. But new archaeological discoveries and scientific analysis have called […]

How long does it take to visit the Pompeii ruins?

30 August 2024

Are you visiting the excavations of Pompeii and don’t know how much time to devote to your visit? You should know that the Excavations, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have an extension of 440,000 square meters and are one of the most visited archaeological sites in Italy. A vast, important site, rich in history […]

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