Pompeii

Quarter ·🇮🇹 Italy

Population 23,910

Area 12 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.comune.pompei.na.it

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Pompeii: The Absolute Essentials

Frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii provides an unparalleled look into Roman urban life. This selection highlights the city's civic heart at the Forum and Basilica, its entertainment venues like the Teatro Grande, and sophisticated private residences including the House of the Faun and House of the Vettii. Visitors can explore essential infrastructure from the Stabian Baths to the Macellum market, witnessing preserved frescoes, intricate mosaics, and the architectural layout of a once-thriving ancient commercial hub.

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Pompeii's Ancient Wonders

Frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the archaeological site of Pompeii reveals the intricacies of Roman urban life. This collection highlights the city's civic heart at the Forum, public leisure spaces like the Stabian Baths and Great Theatre, and opulent private residences including the House of the Faun and House of the Vettii. Visitors can explore specialized structures such as the Macellum market, the Lupanar, and the Fullonica of Stephanus, which offer insights into ancient commerce and social structures within this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Map of Pompeii

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Italian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +39

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