Just outside of Naples, at the foot of the great Mount Vesuvius, lies the city of Pompeii. The ancient Roman town was completely buried following the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, where the remnants were largely preserved in ash until it was discovered and excavated in the 19th and 20th centuries.

See the ruins of Pompeii and immerse yourself in the everyday lives of the Roman people from centuries ago. This ancient city occupies over 50 hectares for you to explore. Learn the history, take pictures, or just sit down and let every inch of this marvelous place sink in. Witness how this city rises from the ashes and becomes one of the world’s most important archaeological sites!

Travel through time to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii

Visit Pompeii and see the majestic Mount Vesuvius in the distance

The remnants of the AD 79 eruption are still well preserved in this World Heritage Site