Visiting Pompeii

Pompeii is undoubtedly one of the most attractive and most visited tourist destinations in the world. However, it is very large and thus its size makes it difficult to visit without having read before the necessary information. Within the site are undoubtedly useful purchased maps and tools. But why spend money if we have internet available. Pompeii has ancient origins, almost as Roma. The whole area is rich in monuments and squares, it is the Italian city where history lives and it is said under the enchanted eyes of millions of tourists. To visit Pompeii remember to wear comfortable shoes, bring a snack, and sunscreen. The sun in Naples can really burn. From Via Marina you have now the opportunity to see the historical center of Pompeii inside the archaeological excavations. The Forum was the beating heart of the city, economic and cultural religious center, Agora of political debates that inflamed the population. One of the biggest attractions in Pompeii is undoubtedly the amphitheater. It is the oldest building in stone ever discovered, dating back to 80 a.c., it was the scene of bloody battles between gladiators and had a capacity of 20,000 spectators. In Fortuna street there is The House of the Fauno. Its size suggests that it belonged to an outstanding member of the Roman nobility. It owes its name to the Fauno, Roman god of the woods and nature, its small bronze statue located in the atrium impluvium center. The dwelling center was decorated with a mosaic depicting the Alexander the Great's victory over Darius king of Persia. I can't describe the beauty of the Fauno House. You have to see it to understand what I'm talking about. A few steps from the Fauno House in Pompeii we find the Grand Theatre. The Grand Theatre was built in the second century A.C. The horseshoe bleachers were realized by exploiting the cavity of the slope. The structure could accommodate about 5,000 spectators, everyone was reserved a number. Now you know how to visit Pompeii. But do tou know how to reach it? Here you can find all the informations.

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