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| Discover the History of Pompeii on Our Pompeii Tours |
The dust-covered streets of Pompeii hide a city struck by devastating tragedy. Set in the shadow of towering Mount Vesuvius, the city was ruined by a volcanic eruption in AD79, an event that is still affecting the area today. Since its mighty fall, Pompeii has been excavated continuously, and it now provides one of the best examples of ancient Roman life.
Here are some things to see and do when you’re in town
1. Antiquarium
The entirety of Pompeii is basically one huge museum, but the Antiquarium provides some backstory to the fabled city before you’re let loose on its streets. As well as interactive displays that bring the city’s history to life, you’ll also get to explore some of the many artifacts that have been uncovered over the years – some of which date back long before the volcanic eruption and even the Roman era. Browse the displays of amphora and other vessels, small household items that were too fragile to leave in-situ, and commercial items that give some insight into what life was like back in the day.
2. House of the Faun
Pompeii is essentially a city of ruins, and the House of the Faun is one of the most popular ancient sights to experience. These ruins were once a luxury Roman house from the second century that still boast well-preserved mosaics from hundreds of years ago.
3. The Forum
The centre square of a Roman town is known as a Forum, and Pompeii’s is well worth a visit. Flanked by ornate colonnades and guiding the way to the Temple of Jupiter, it’s easy to imagine what life might have been like before tragedy struck.
Around the square, you can discover the Macellum, a food-selling hall, and a number of shrines and temples, including the Shrine of the Lares and the Temple of Vespasian.
4. The Temple of Apollo
Temples are a common sight in ancient Roman culture, and there are a number to explore in Pompeii. The most popular, the Temple of Apollo, still retains its ancient Roman columns that date back to the sixth century and boasts incredible views of Mount Vesuvius in the distance.
5. Roman Theatres
Life in ancient Rome was a mixture of difficulty and entertainment. For the latter part there were Roman theatres, where shows and performances took place to wow the crowds. The on-site Teatro Grande was one of the biggest in Pompeii and is still used for light shows in the summer months. Elsewhere, there is the Teatro Piccolo, which is a well-preserved example of a smaller theatre and dates back to around 75BC.
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Original Source: https://sightseeingtoursitaly.wordpress.com/2018/08/10/how-to-explore-pompeii/
