Temples, basilica, and market spaces cluster around the forum—start here for orientation and views toward Vesuvius.
Relive the last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, walking in their final footsteps, and witness the plaster citizens frozen in time forever.
In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in ash and pumice. Rediscovered centuries later, the city offers an unparalleled look at Roman daily life.
Today Pompeii is one of Italy's most visited archaeological parks. Wear sun protection, comfortable shoes, and plan several hours—or a full day—for the main forum, homes, baths, and amphitheatre.
Temples, basilica, and market spaces cluster around the forum—start here for orientation and views toward Vesuvius.
Wealthy houses preserve vivid frescoes and mosaics. Some buildings rotate access seasonally for conservation—check the official map on arrival.
One of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatres reminds you how entertainment and politics shaped the city.
