Pompei, Archaeological excavation site in Campania, Italy
The excavation site spans 163 acres with numerous streets, buildings, monuments, and private residences that survived the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE.
The settlement evolved from Oscan inhabitants through Greek and Etruscan control until the Samnites established dominance in the late 5th century BCE.
The preserved remains include bakeries, houses, amphitheaters, and forums that demonstrate the sophisticated urban planning and social structure of ancient Roman civilization.
The archaeological site receives millions of visitors per year and implements specific strategies to control crowds while maintaining the structures' integrity.
The rapid burial of Pompeii under volcanic ash created perfect conditions for preserving organic materials, including loaves of bread in ovens.
Location: Metropolitan City of Naples
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Pompei
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Shares border with: Boscoreale, Castellammare di Stabia, Sant'Antonio Abate, Santa Maria la Carità, Scafati, Torre Annunziata
Address: 80045 Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy 80045 Pompei
Website: http://comune.pompei.na.it
GPS coordinates: 40.75000,14.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19
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Archaeological excavations of Pompeii
852 m
Villa of the Mysteries
1.9 km
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
47 m
Amphitheatre of Pompeii
447 m
Lupanar
1.1 km
House of the Vettii
1.3 km
House of the Faun
1.3 km
House of the Tragic Poet
1.4 km
Temple of Isis
991 m
The Garden of the Fugitives
626 m
Temple of Apollo
1.3 km
Suburban Baths
1.5 km
House of Julia Felix
603 m
Temple of Jupiter
1.3 km
Casa del Menandro
844 m
House of the Centenary
1 km
Macellum of Pompeii
1.3 km
House of Octavius Quartio
668 m
House of Sallust
1.5 km
Scavi di Pompei
1.5 km
Casa degli Epigrammi Greci
1.2 km
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
946 m
House of the Prince of Naples
1.4 km
Forum of Pompeii
1.3 km
Great Theatre of Pompeii
986 m
House of the surgeon
1.5 km
House of the Silver Wedding
1.2 km
Stabian Baths
1 kmReviews
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A site that is breathtaking both for its history and for the beauty of the monuments still visible. Plan to spend at least half a day to immerse yourself in the places.
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