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2flylo
Plano, TX230 contributions
Apr 2019
We have been to Pompeii on three different trips. And each time we find new things they have uncovered. Out first visit was in 1973, and it is amazing what they have uncovered over the years. I met one of the archeologist that has worked the site for years, and is now retired, but goes back for tours,
Written February 13, 2020
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viaggioSensoriale
Cesena, Italy1,210 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The real political social heart of ancient Pompeii. This is the place where you could get news of any kind you could meet the people that mattered in the city. The same tradition is maintained in the Italian cities and countries with the "piazza"
Written October 11, 2019
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Loretta R
Hermosa Beach, CA394 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
This was my second trip to Pompeii, and by far the most enjoyable. My first trip, I tried to see EVERYTHING and only ended up exhausted, moody, and overwhelmed. Remember, Pompeii is a well-preserved major ancient city—a CITY! It is large. You can easily walk through the entire city, but if you want to poke inside many of the villas, temples, stadiums, etc, then you must realize that this will take a lot of energy and time. Additionally, the streets are a hazard. The sidewalks are very high from street level, so each time you need to drop onto the street, your knees and ankles will take a beating on the twisty hard cobble-stone. I guess my biggest bit of advice is: collect a map at the information center next to the ticket office, decide the must-see buildings and mark an area on the map that takes up only 1/3 of the entire site but includes the highest number of the must-see buildings. Then leisurely visit those places. Afterwards, if you are still up for more, then by all means see the rest. I just think that Pompeii is best in small portions and with a strong plan.
The forum was on the highlights for me. It’s a nice spot to pause, soak in the history, and reflect on the tragic beauty of Pompeii.
Practical notes: Pompeii is very easy to get to from Naples. Naples has a convenient, safe, efficient baggage storage that you might want to use so that your visit to Pompeii is comfortable. Take the local train in the basement of the Naples train station to Pompeii. It’s the local train with the END POINT OF SORRENTO. Don’t take any other train. It must say SORRENTO. Once at the Pompeii Scavi station, head right, pass a tourist office that is NOT officially of the Pompeii site (a man in that office will likely try to swindle you aggressively), pass a row of souvenir & food stands. To your left will then be the entry into Pompeii. The ticket office will face you. To the side is the official tourist office with free maps and also a bathroom that is very tiny and dingy. Once inside Pompeii, you will not have access to water, food, bathrooms—anything. So take your own water/snacks, and be sure to use the bathroom before entering.
The forum was on the highlights for me. It’s a nice spot to pause, soak in the history, and reflect on the tragic beauty of Pompeii.
Practical notes: Pompeii is very easy to get to from Naples. Naples has a convenient, safe, efficient baggage storage that you might want to use so that your visit to Pompeii is comfortable. Take the local train in the basement of the Naples train station to Pompeii. It’s the local train with the END POINT OF SORRENTO. Don’t take any other train. It must say SORRENTO. Once at the Pompeii Scavi station, head right, pass a tourist office that is NOT officially of the Pompeii site (a man in that office will likely try to swindle you aggressively), pass a row of souvenir & food stands. To your left will then be the entry into Pompeii. The ticket office will face you. To the side is the official tourist office with free maps and also a bathroom that is very tiny and dingy. Once inside Pompeii, you will not have access to water, food, bathrooms—anything. So take your own water/snacks, and be sure to use the bathroom before entering.
Written September 13, 2012
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paulpond
Penzance, UK3 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
If you come by train (pompei scavi station), dont use the loos at the station and ignore all of the hawkers. TURN RIGHT, walk 150 yards and the entrance is there on the left. There are FREE toilets on the left and you can pick up a FREE map and basic guide from the next to the Audio Guide window. The official ticket office is by here.
As for Pompei as an attraction.... Unique, Iconic and Unmissable.
As for Pompei as an attraction.... Unique, Iconic and Unmissable.
Written April 29, 2014
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,294 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
What a fabulous tour we had here. Our tour group had a booking with a personal guide and he was that good that we spent the whole day here which went several hours overtime.
This has to be one of the highlights of this country. Take your time, take plenty of pictures and make sure you have a knowledgeable guide.
This has to be one of the highlights of this country. Take your time, take plenty of pictures and make sure you have a knowledgeable guide.
Written January 29, 2014
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Christos
Thessaloniki, Greece5,082 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Maybe nowhere to world coyld you visit a a town that lives again after thst disaster.The town is now visible and it is a alive myth.
Written February 12, 2019
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Jan V
Sofia, Bulgaria6,301 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Part of the Pompeii architectural park, fully depicting the public life in a Roman city with exposition to Vesuvio, that burried it, but kept it preserved. An open-air museum that must be seen in a life time
Written July 24, 2021
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Work2travel
Orange, CA432 contributions
Sep 2019
Here sits a forum in the city. It’s amazing that they had tunnels to upper seating to keep people separated. The technology really has not changed much over the years
Written October 11, 2019
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wendyanddavid536
Solihull, UK2,211 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Pompeii's Forum is huge (157m x 38m), easily big enough to hold ancient Pompeii's entire population. Very open in the centre, with impressive buildings around the perimeter, including the Granai del Foro containing some of the plaster cast bodies and hundreds of amphorae. Many large Doric and Ionic columns.
Adjacent to the Forum are many of Pompeii's most important buildings - Temple of Jupiter, Basilica, Temple of Apollo, Temple of Vespasian, the Macellum.
Adjacent to the Forum are many of Pompeii's most important buildings - Temple of Jupiter, Basilica, Temple of Apollo, Temple of Vespasian, the Macellum.
Written May 30, 2018
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armjac123
Barrie, Canada29 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
It was a dull cool start to the day and my friend and I were cold. It was starting to rain so we just happened to come around the corner to find the forum so in we went. Luckily no line up and the washrooms were clean. Though we did not have one the pizzas they were making looked delicious
Written October 13, 2016
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Rajvs
Chennai (Madras), India186 contributions
Hi,
I am reaching Rome evening 6:30 pm local time. While travelling from Airport to hotel, thinking of going via the historic sites - so that i can take colorful pics... any idea for the local cabs or any package for the same? I have seen the evening tour, but they start by 3:00 pm local time.
regards,
Rajavel
tangi1
Elizabeth, NJ808 contributions
You did not mention the time of year for your travel. In the fall and winter months the sun sets 4:30-5:30pm. It's not until late spring and summer when you can rely on the sun being out in the evening. Enjoy Rome!
Rajvs
Chennai (Madras), India186 contributions
I have the invitation letter for Papals Chirstmas Eve prayer. It mentioned to collect the tickets starting from two days earlier... when is the Chirstmas eve prayer time at Vatican city. Can I able to collect the ticket on 24th Morning?
tangi1
Elizabeth, NJ808 contributions
Christmas eve mass is at 9:30pm on December 24, 2019, I would follow the instructions in the letter.
Rajvs
Chennai (Madras), India186 contributions
I am planning to visit pisa and florence from and want to cover it in a day. I know there are trains from rome pisa.. is the commutation from pisa to florence easy?
Claudine A
Long Island, NY185 contributions
There is a train from Florence to Pisa. Not sure what you want to see in Florence but there is a lot to do. Pisa can be done in one dAy.
nolegroomrg
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
I'm thinking of booking a train from Rome to Pompeii.
Seems I would have more flexibility in terms of when I travel, how long I stay, and save $ re a guided tour.
Do a little homework and wing it.
Downside?
Thanks
Helen B
52 contributions
We self toured Pompeii, found the train into Naples quick and efficient from Pompeii, and went to the Scavi site early, and bought tickets without trouble and straight in. BUT that was very early spring! It is a big site, and when the crowds started to arrive, it became difficult to traverse all the available ruins. TAKE water!!!!
Rajvs
Chennai (Madras), India186 contributions
Hi
I am solo traveller, planned to Visit Italy during last week of Dec 2019. Planned to cover (a) Colosseum, (b) Vatican city (c) Pisa leaning tower (d) Pompeii (e) Herculaneum (f) Museums of Naples, Rome. Any advise on commuting between the cities?
Claudine A
Long Island, NY185 contributions
If you’re not on a tour, take train from Rome to Pisa. Did a skip the line tour for Coliseum and Pompeii as well as Vatican bus picked us up at hotel.
Rajvs
Chennai (Madras), India186 contributions
Hi,
I have planned to visit Vatican city either on 24th Dec, or 25th Dec? or 26th Dec. Anyone had experience of visiting Vatican on Christmas eve or during Christmas? Will it have any restrictions due to huge crowd?
Rajvs
Chennai (Madras), India186 contributions
Is it a right season to visit Pompeii during 1st week of October? How much time required to see? I want to cover herculaneum as well as Colosseum... how many days required
galbert07
Cincinnati, Ohio132 contributions
I think it is a perfect time to visit. Amount of time to spend depends on how caught up you get when viewing these incredible sites. I could spend days there.
suzanne b
55 contributions
How much are entrance fees to Pompeii and Vesuvius we are planning on paying on the day as unsure what day we are going
Byfield_MiltonKeynes
Milton Keynes72 contributions
pompeii is 15 euro and free under 18.
happyfamilyi
Venice, Italy120 contributions
Eu gostava de saber se pode ser visitado sem excurcao gosto de ver com tempo e sem presas
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