Written by susiejwp on November 7, 2005
- On a warm day in August AD79, an event occurred that changed this city forever. In a horrendous explosion, Mt Vesuvius left her mark for others who followed to find. One minute the city was bustling....
Written by Taylor252 on August 10, 2003
- Fancy words for a mundane, albeit necessary, function. The house was excavated in 1911 and was in good shape. Every room's function could be easily identified. The building had been a wealthy home at one...
Written by Taylor252 on August 10, 2003
- When you enter Pompeii, walking straight takes you to the south end of the Forum. If you continue straight across that end of the Forum and on to the Via (Street) in front of...
Written by Taylor252 on August 7, 2003
- The Forum of Pompeii is one of the largest open area in Pompeii. It was the center of commerce, politics and religious worship. At one end is the Basilica, identified as...
Written by Taylor252 on August 7, 2003
- As you enter Pompeii this will be one of the first ruined buildings you see on the left. Various artifacts from several different cultures found at this site suggest...
Written by Taylor252 on August 6, 2003
- Pompeii
As you walk the narrow streets of ancient Pompeii you will see the bakery that still has bread in the oven almost 2000 years after it was first put there......
Written by travel2000 on November 3, 2000
- Here's the lowdown on guides-if you have a small group, definitely splurge to get one. On our past visit, we had a group of seven adults. We were deciding whether to spend the money, but...
Written by Taylor252 on August 10, 2003
- The large theater is located three blocks down Via Abbondanza, then go right two blocks. It will be on your left. This theater seems to be modeled after Greek theaters so probably dates to...
Pompeii
Tourism and Travel Guide