A long cherished wish came true. We visited Pompeii!
The Tragedy that befell Pompeii.. in the summer of A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted. It spewed smoke and toxic gas 20 miles into the air, which soon spread to the town. Almost overnigtht, Pompeii-and many of its 10,000 residents- vanished under a blanket of ash. Buildings were destroyed, the population was crushed or asphyxiated, and the city was buried beneath a blanket of ash and pumice. In the streets op Pompeii, you can still feel the tragedy of this great natural disaster, although MT Vesuvius watches over the town so sweetly. Vesuvius has erupted many times since then, the last time was in 1944. Vesuvius is considered on of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to the millions of people who live close enough to be affected by a next eruption.
Ancient Roman city of Pompeii
It is not often that you can stroll through a very ancient city, but Pompeii is an exception. There is even an expression for it: “Rome is a huge museum, while Pompeii is a living city.”
Imagine yourself as a Roman
In Pompeii there are endless avenues, alleys, walkways and squares with fountains and street altars. As you walk through the streets, you will see centuries-old architecture. You can get a taste of ancient Roman life as you enter countless Roman houses, markets, bars, bath complexes, temples and public buildings. It is a very special visit, also our children were very impressed by this well-preserved Heritage Site. They couldn't get enough of exploring this ancient Roman city. We just love these heritage sites in Europe.
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