{"id":21823,"date":"2015-09-18T18:03:57","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T18:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=21823"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:07","slug":"pompeii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/italy\/pompeii\/","title":{"rendered":"Pompeii, Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Pompeii,<\/a>

The charm of this heritage site lingers long after you have paid a visit.<\/p><\/div>
\nPompeii, Italy<\/strong> – If you want to travel back 2,000 years, come to Pompeii. This largest archeological site in Europe is where history resides. The well-preserved ruins of the once prosperous city are a testimony to the yesteryear glories and a window to the ancient ways of life in Italy. The charm of this heritage site lingers long after you have paid a visit.<\/p>\n

History<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pompeii belonged to the ancient Greeks, who first settled here in the 8th<\/sup> century B.C. However, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 buried the city under a thick sheet of volcanic ashes. The site was rediscovered by a delegation of archeologists in 1748 and found most parts of the city virtually intact. UNESCO designated Pompeii as a World Heritage Site in 1997.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in Pompeii<\/b><\/h2>\n

The premier archeological site is the place to get familiar with the ancient Italian way of living. It’s a rare visit to centuries-old homes, shops, temples, amphitheaters and more.<\/p>\n

Do visit Mount Vesuvius, Europe’s only active volcano that invites you to hike and reach the 3,900-ft-high summit. The aerial view of the Bay of Naples from the summit is fascinating.<\/p>\n

Nearby Attractions<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you have a happening city like Naples in close vicinity, then you are up for having some really good time hanging around. Enter Naples and you will have a number of famous destinations at your disposal such as the Naples National Archeological Museum, Naples Cathedral, San Francesco di Paola, Castel Nuovo, Royal Palace of Naples, Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, and Teatro di San Carlo (Royal Theatre of Saint Charles).<\/em><\/p>\n

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