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Pompeii is a Roman town frozen in time, thanks to a devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore houses from modest to majestic; see Roman shops, baths and brothels; or apply your high-school Latin to the graffiti that's still visible on some of the walls. End your visit at the Villa of the Mysteries, and try to interpret its amazing, bizarre frescoes—scholars have debated their meaning for years.
Restaurants in Pompeii
1. Via dell’Abbondanza
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
The main street of ancient Pompeii
Reviewed By Seeking_True_Quality
The Via dell'Abbondanza, the main street of ancient Pompeii, begins at the southeast corner of the Forum and continues eastward. As we entered the street, we passed the Casa del Cinghiale (the Boar House), but we did not visit it. We saw two public fountains, with drinking water and a couple of those characteristic, elevated street crosswalk. In front of the Terme Stabiane (the largest baths in Pompeii), the street becomes wider and the intersection with the Via Stabiana, with a couple of shorter column stubs and one higher column, is quite impressive. It looks like there was a tetrapylon. After the intersection, we passed the House of M. Epidius Rufus, the House of Casca Longus and arrived at the Fullery of Stephanus, a workshop for cleaning clothes, but we did not go in. On the facade, there are some ancient voting graffiti, with slogans of the candidates! Across the street, we saw the actual remains of an ancient door, still with the hinges. High above is the modern Casina dell'Aquila, with a restaurant for tourists. It shows very vividly, how much pumice, lapilli and ash had to be removed to excavate the ruins!
2. Terme del Foro
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
The largest baths of Ancient Pompeii
Reviewed By Fazziefritz - York, United Kingdom
What strikes you when you visit these Roman baths are their size, grandeur and opulence. The ceilings of this building are it’s jewel in the crown and you cannot feel anything else but impressed at their artistry. What statues are left to be seen give you a taste of the grandeur this public amenity had in ancient times.
3. Lupanar
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4.5 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By tomj932 - London, United Kingdom
Lupanar really is an interesting one! Located a couple of blocks from the forum there was a queue to enter from outside. Inside the building is complete with walls and roof of which there are not many of in Pompeii. This isn’t the “interesting feature” however, adorning the walls are rather erotic (albeit faded) frescoes that may have once served as instruction or a menu for paying customers visiting the site. The concrete beds paint a harsh reality for the working women that appear to be exotic and probable slaves in the time from their fair complexions. Definitely an interesting visit, and I dare say what many people will consider their only visit to a brothel!
4. Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
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4.5 based on 420 reviews
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States
This is one of many baths located within the Pompeii complex, this dating from 2nd century BC. There were separate sections for men and women. Each bathhouse had a changing room, cold bath area, warm bath area then the hot bath area. In addition to a place for public function and relaxation, they provided a social setting. The interior of the building provides a look into how the systems worked and the ornate walls. One of the better-preserved areas in Pompeii.
5. Casa della nave europa
6. Villa di Giulia Felice
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
7. Anfiteatro Romano
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By Jo_and_Tom - Anna, United States
What is interesting besides the structure is that this coliseum is older than Rome's and the Gladitorial Academy is across the street from it. We saw both the Gladitory entrance as well as where the wild animals would enter.
8. Basilica
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By viaggioSensoriale - Cesena, Italy
This building meets on the right after entering from the entrance of Portamarina superiore E proceeding in the direction of the forum. Extremely well preserved, you can admire the columns of the portico and at the time of the ancient Pompeii it served as a court and a covered forum. At the beginning of the visit to the excavations it is definitely worth visiting
9. House of Sallust
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
10. Pompeii Archaeological Park
Home of the world's most famous volcanic disaster when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii is now a significant archeological site that provides an amazing glimpse into the daily life of an average Roman town over two thousand years ago.
Reviewed By diogobrav0 - Porto, Portugal
wow... We can say Pompeii is breathtaking... so many beautiful things to see. The place is huge, so take comfortable shoes, because you will walk a lot. Take at least 5-6 hours. You can take the Circumvesuviana train line from Napoli Garibaldi Central Station (direction Sorrento) and get out at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri station, the station is about a 2 min walk from the Ticket office. Its a must when you visit Napoli.
