A Roman city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, lying near Naples in southern Italy. Visitors walk its preserved streets, houses, bakeries and amphitheatre, seeing frescoes, mosaics and plaster casts.
Highlights
- Villa of the Mysteries
- House of Menander
- Preserved Roman streets
Good to know
- Buy tickets online in advance
- Allow four hours or more
- Bring water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes
