Pompeii Vacations, Pompeii Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Pompeii is simply incredible. Here is a city frozen in time and embalmed in ash since Vesuvius erupted in AD79. The city remained forgotten until around 1600, when the study of ancient texts suggested its existence. Excavations began in 1784 and have since revealed most of the site. Bodies were unearthed along with their houses, a temple, works of art and everyday objects. The site is huge, and even spending a full day here leaves many stones unturned. Below are just a few of the places to visit.

AMPHITHEATRE - could accomodate 20,000 people

HOUSE OF VETTI - a large house decorated inside with lavish frescos. Outside, statues and fountains.

HOUSE OF MEANDER- in the gardens, a party of looters were discovered, when the site was excavated. They had been asphyxiated, and still had swag in hand!

FORUM- the centre of Roman civic life (This is the first area you encounter when you go in by the western entrance). Its surviving buildings include the Basilica (a business centre and law courts).

ANTIQUARIUM- is where you will find the body casts taken from the volcanic ash, figures whose contorted shapes graphically illustrate the horror of that fateful morning.

TERME STABIANE- the towns earliest bath houses. Alongside runs VIO DEL LUPINARE, one of the towns main red-light districts. A small brothel at one end has several bed stalls and frescos depicting the services they offered.