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The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried this once-bustling city in ash - and froze it in time. Perhaps the largest and most accessible excavations anywhere, the site offers a fascinating snapshot of Pompeiian life. There is so much to see, you may want a full day just to explore. An English speaking guide is a plus. This is a great stop if you are traveling down to the Almalfi coast.
Ufficio Scavi di Pompeii (The Official Excavations of Pompeii)
Via Villa dei Misteri 1, Pompeii
+39 (08) 1861 0744
Nov-Mar 8:30am-5pm (last admission 3:30pm); Apr-Oct 8:30am-7:30pm (last admission 6pm)
Site 147 miles SE of Rome. 3 hour train ride from Stazione Termini.
Unesco World Heritage Site