Pompei Ruins are the second most visited archaeological site in the world. Great was the wonder when, in the eighteenth century, the pioneers of archeology discovered the first houses. Emerged from the lava, columns and temples, statues and treasures, furniture of rare beauty and beautiful paintings and mosaics began a fantastic journey back in time.
The city was destroyed in a tragic August 24 in 79 AD by the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius and from that day the time has stopped.
The violent explosion of the volcano that buried the city and men under a river of lava and ash, surprised citizens in their daily activities: merchants in the shops, farmers and slaves to work, rich families in their houses, children in their mothers arms, dogs tied to the chain. The victims were more two thousand.
Pompei ruins now appears in almost all its extension and brings us back to the day when the fate stopped the course of its history. The written election on walls, furnishings, shops, everything still seems alive: the tragedy of Pompei did not destroy the city, it has only stopped the time to return with the appearance that it was at that day of 79.
There are many attractions to visit including Villas (Villa dei Misteri, Villa Imperiale, Villa of Julia Felix), homes, holes, streets (Via dell’Abbondanza, Via di Mercurio, Via dei Sepolcri), temples, thermal baths (Terme Centrali, Terme del Foro, Terme Stabiane), gyms (Palestra Grande, Palestra Sannitica), theater and amphitheater (Teatro Grande, Odeon).
Opening hours:
- From 1 November to 31 March: daily from 8.30 am to 17.00 (last admission 15.30).
- From 1 April to 31 October: daily from 8.30 am to 19.30 (last admission 18.00).
- Closed: January 1st, May 1st, December 25th.
Single ticket (valid for 1 day):
- 11 Euro (integer);
- 5.50 Euro (reduced).
Admission is free for EU citizens under 18 or over 65 years. Reduced entrance for EU citizens aged between 18 and 25 years old.
Where to stay:
