Pompeii

Pompeii is an Ancient Rome city found in the Campania region, close to the mothern city of Naples in Italy. This city is famous because it was buried by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius‘ volcanic eruption on august 24, 79 b.c. Actually is a prosperous city with some 25.751 people living there. Pompeii’s ruins are among the world’s most visited archeological sites.

Despite the passing years, thanks to the excavations is still possible to walk the streets of the city.

It is not an option to come by with a baby in a stroller.

This small theater is known by the name of Odeum, it was probably intended to recite poetry and musical performances. According to inscriptions discovered at the entrance, this structure had a roof that gave it excellent acoustics. The roof was supported against the perimeter walls that marked the stands.

Many of the houses of the city still maintains its interior appearance intact although in some cases the walls have been torn down, wasted by time.

It is not allowed to bring animals to the site, even so we found this dog making it’s way around the site as any other tourist.

This triangular shaped square is surrounded by a portico of ninety-five Doric columns. During our visit it was closed to the public but here are some of the columns.

And this is the family photo overlooking Mount Vesuvius in the background.

If you wish to visit Pompeii pay attention to the following tips:

1. Please pay careful attention while moving. It is not allowed to stand on excavasiones and neither is allowed to step on the walls.
2. You must respect the limits of entry and access.
3. Photos and film footage are authorized exclusively for private use. If you wish to use a tripod, flash and artificial light you must obtain permission from headquarters.
4. Smoking is not allowed inside the site.
5. Animals cannot enter the site..
6. It is recommended to wear low-heeled shoes.

Have you ever been to Pompeii? if not, would you like to?