Pompeii (/ pɒmˈpeɪ (i)/ ⓘ pom-PAY (-ee); Latin: [pɔmˈpei̯.iː]) was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, …

1 day ago · Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, that was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The circumstances of its destruction preserved …

Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola

Aug 27, 2010 · Pompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano. Its most famous eruption …

Mar 21, 2018 · Pompeii was a large Roman town in Campania, Italy which was buried in volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE. Excavated in the 19th-20th century, its …

Feb 11, 2025 · Plan your visit to Pompeii, Europe's most compelling archaeological site, with this guide to tickets, things to see and what to be aware of before you go.

6 days ago · When was Pompeii really destroyed? Experts can’t seem to agree. The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the …

May 27, 2025 · Located in the Bay of Naples in Italy, this ancient city was near-instantly buried in ash and pumice when Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD—essentially freezing it in time. Today, …

Apr 3, 2025 · In this guide we’ll cover everything you need to know to visit Pompeii, from getting to Pompeii, to which tours are worth it, to other sights in the area, and lots more.

Visit the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Villa of the Mysteries and the House of the Faun. Discover Italian Unesco sites.