Pompeii
The archaeological excavations of Pompeii offer one of the best insights into life of over two millennia ago, where the sites are open to the public.
Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae and Oplontis were destroyed and buried under ash and lapilli.
From the end of the 16h century onwards, archaeological finds from the ancient city of Pompeii began to emerge, which had remained almost intact.
Excavations began during the reign of Charles III of Spain, allowing us to gain a better understanding of the customs, habits and lifestyle of people who lived two millennia ago.
Some of the artefacts recovered (including furnishings, everyday objects, frescoes, mosaics and statues) are preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and - in small quantities - in the Antiquarium of Pompeii.
Since 1997, Pompeii, together with Herculaneum and Oplontis, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
With more than three million visitors a year, the archaeological site of Pompeii is the third most visited museum site in Italy.
For this reason, we recommend buying tickets online to avoid queues and make the most of your visit.
