What To Consider Before Visiting Pompeii On Your Next Italy Vacation
By S. Flannagan
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Pompeii was once a flourishing Roman city, but it is now the site of an ancient natural disaster and is one of Naples' biggest tourist attractions — for good reason.
In 79 B.C., Mount Vesuvius erupted, preserving much of the city in ash. Today, travelers visit the site to see the architecture, art, artifacts, and mummified bodies of Pompeii.
The Archeological Park is generally very highly rated by tourists, who praise its grandeur and well-preserved attractions. An estimated 2.5 million people visit each year.
During peak season it may be crowded, but you can buy a "skip-the-line" ticket. The archeological site of Pompeii is enormous, and exploring it all would take around three days.
Most visitors only see the site's most famous attractions, which takes a few hours. Top attractions at the site include the two theaters, the Teatro Grande and the Odeon.
Pompeii's amphitheater gives a sense of the scale of Roman entertainment. The Garden of the Fugitives houses human remains, and the Foro is an insight into the look of the city.