Travel back in time at Pompeii, an ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Refresh your Roman history with a trip to the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Pompeii, which preserves the remains of b...
Founded On
1874
RECOMMENDED DURATION
5+ hours
Timings
9am–7pm
VISITORS PER YEAR
2500000
TICKETS
From € 23.90
NUMBER OF ENTRANCES
3
EXPECTED WAIT TIME - STANDARD
1-2 hours (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
EXPECTED WAIT TIME - SKIP THE LINE
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
UNESCO YEAR
1997
Did you know?
After the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD, the city was lost for 1500 years and was found accidentally in 1748, when excavations began. The archeological site is being excavated to this day and newer things are unearthed every day.
Excavations have discovered that Pompeii, being a port city and a safe haven for sailors had brothels and entertainment. Lupanare is the ruins of a brothel with explicit frescoes depicting the services offered.
Pompeii had an interesting fast-food culture. About 80 thermopolia, the McDonalds of the day, which served hot food and drinks, have been unearthed so far.
Unlike the other towns in Campania which were discovered by the Greek colonists, Pompeii was built by the Oscans around the 8th to 9th century B.C. The town was developed from the lava that had erupted centuries earlier.
Pompeii has been a site with a lot of exciting spots to discover and since it was first discovered, curiosity has just increased. On your visit, here are a few of the places that should not go unnoticed.
Located in the western sector of the Pompeii ruins, the villa represents the great Roman architecture of its period. Ever since the destruction, the place was renovated and the most notable feature of the place is the planning that was considered to facilitate the entertainment and luxury of the wealthy merchants of that time.
Situated at the heart of the Pompeii ruins, the villa is sheer beauty with its very own garden, terrace, and beautiful artworks within the quarters.
Known for being the oldest structure among the Pompeii ruins, the temple had Etruscan architecture and was eventually modified by the Greeks and the Romans.
With beautiful décor and delicate frescoes, this relatively small house belonged to a notable poet during the era. You can still witness a signboard in Latin that warns people about a dog.
Lupanar is the largest brothel within the Pompeii ruins with stoned platform rooms with mattresses. The noticeable graffiti on the walls was curated by the prostitutes and their clients.
A villa that occupies a large part of the Pompeii ruins, it is significant for its large display of artworks.
The rectangular open space is a forum for all the cultural and political activities that were conducted in Pompeii. It was also known for being the home of the market space and bath houses.
The Stabian baths had three thermal baths where the chambers had high temperatures with hot water running through the walls of the room, and with separate sections for men and women.
Known for being one of the first amphitheaters during the era, it was the first one for the Romans and was built on the stone that occupied a capacity equivalent to the population of Pompeii. The place was a common roof for all sporting events that took place in the city.
The temple was one of the first to be discovered during the excavation, a Roman temple that was dedicated to the Egyptian Goddess Isis.
A. The Immortal City of Pompeii is a gem-filled with untouched treasures in Italy, that was buried by an eruption of Vesuvius.
A. Pompeii is a preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, situated 23 km southeast of Naples.
A. Pompeii is famous as it was destroyed in 79 CE due to a volcano at Mount Vesuvius that erupted and covered at least 6 meters of ash and debris over the entire city.
A. A visit to Pompeii will give you an insight into Ancient Roman life, their luxurious villas, workshops, fresco paintings on the city walls, and more.
A. You can book your Pompeii tickets online.
A. Your Pompeii tickets start from €19.
A. The Oscans built the city of Pompeii.
A. 1st April to 31st October – 9 AM to 7:30 PM, last entry at 6 PM and 1st November to 30th March – 9 AM to 5:30 PM, last entry at 3:30 PM.
A. Pompeii and the surrounding sites are important as they give great insight into a lot of social, economic, religious, and political aspects of the ancient world.
A. Even if you are into history or not, Ancient Pompeii is worth a visit for its incredible Roman life and the architecture it beholds.