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Piazza Esedra - Together with a certified guide we visit the ancient Pompeii, the largest archaeological site in the world.
Stroll along the narrow streets overlooked by houses, taverns, bakeries and shops, walk along narrow streets that hide brothels and patrician villas, enter theaters, gymnasiums, spas, markets, until you reach the Forum, the nerve center of the city.
The interiors of the houses are decorated with splendid frescoes (such as the extraordinary Villa dei Misteri) and refined mosaics, while the graffiti of the people on the walls can still be read. Demonstration of a city alive with feelings and passions.
From goose bumps the casts of the inhabitants whose breath suddenly stopped and the ashes ended up crystallizing their expressions and attitudes: desperate on the run, individuals hugging each other, women and children huddled, bodies contorted by harmful gases and even a dog tied to a leash … These are the most authentic and tragic images of that catastrophe that buried Pompeii creating its myth.
- Expertly guided tour
- Entrance ticket: Adult: € 15; EU citizens aged 18-24: € 2; Children under 18: free
Within Pompeii, one can almost hear the echoes of the residents’ cries. Stepping into the houses elicits feelings that fuel the imagination: they are the most authentic evidence of life in ancient Rome.
It feels like Vesuvius, through its eruption, captured a snapshot of the final moment in Pompeii’s history. The preserved images, protected by ash and volcanic rocks, remain untouched to this day. There is no location worldwide that stirs such fascination…
The plaster casts of the fleeing citizens are harsh, yet simultaneously captivating, recreating scenes of terror and dread. The concluding instance of a city that breathed its last (yet everlasting!) gulp of existence.
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