Pompeii
This ancient city was buried under 4 meters of ash and rock when the nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. It is now an archaeological area with a snapshot of medieval Roman life and is now one of Italy's top tourist attractions.
Basic Info
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Category
Archaeological Area
Secondary Category (If any)
Ancient City Ruins
Train Station(s) Service
Pompei Santuario & 8 min walk
Area Size
64 ha (170 acres)
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Top Travel Destination in Europe
Day Trip from Major Cities
30 min drive (or 1 hour train) from Naples or Salerno
1 hour drive (or 50 min train) from Sorrento
2.5 hour drive from Foggia or Latina (Italy)
2.5 hour drive (or train) from Rome
3 hour drive from Bari (City)
3.5 hour drive from Pescara
Location
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Pompeii ruins, Piazza Immacolata, Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Special Info & Comments
Near to Mount Vesuvius
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