While visiting Napoli during our Mediterranean cruise we made sure to visit Pompeii. U enter the park with your group & then u processed to walk around the entire area, this place is unreal to think this area was once inhabited by people seems so crazy. As u walk through the streets & ruins it feels almost unreal seeing how well preserved a lot of the structures & streets are is pretty cool. Seeing so much of this ancient city is fascinating, not a lot of the preserved bodies on display as I recall I think those are elsewhere, we saw 1-2 such an odd thing to see. The park is very well kept u can see Mount Vesuvius in the distance, this adds such an unreal factor, overall this was a very humbling & educational experience. read more

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Since this is essentially a secondary listing for "Pompeii Ruins" on Yelp, just adding a few more notes here that I didn't include in my main review. Highlights for me were: 1) the Forum: on the south western side of the park, past the Temple of Venus which is fairly close to the entrance by Porta Marina. This was the main public square and socio-economic center for the city with many different government, religious and commercial buildings set around it. Some of the important ruins include the Basilica, the court of law and business center, and the Macellum, a covered food market and marketplace. Temples of Jupiter and Apollo served religious functions. 2) the bath houses: there are a few different locations Terme Stabiane, Terme del Foro, Terme Suburbane--though I went to the Forum location, was really impressed by how well laid out and preserved this building was. 3) thermopoliums: plural because around 80 different locations were found within Pompeii. These are the equivalent of street food vendors where the working class would procure hot food to go, since the majority of Pompeii's 10-35K residents at the time of its destruction in 79 AD didn't live in villas, rather in multistory buildings without kitchens, hence depended on these for sustenance. These L-shaped marble counters held terracotta jars of hot and cold food, such as stews, meats, and spiced wine. 4) "suburban" Villa di Diomede and Villa dei Misteri which require a separate fee of €8 payable in cash or card at the gate to that section of the park, if it's not already included in your particular combo ticket. These two villas underwent multiple restorations and haven't always been open to the public. Both are examples of larger, grand residences with more complex layouts, the latter housing famous colorful frescos depicting rituals related to an esoteric cult of Dionysus. 5) necropolises: a few different locations around the outskirts of the town, it was fascinating to see how ancient traditions of mausoleums carry into current conventions. 6) interesting signage: while I don't read Latin, from the translations I read about pertaining to some of the sites, they certainly got their point across. I chuckled at the mosaic with Latin phrase "Cave Canem" literally "beware of the dog" showing a snarling black dog, placed at the entrance of one of the domiciles. Side note there is restoration and excavation work ongoing at different sites within the park, so not every building is open to the public. Even some structures that were open within the past several months like the House of Menander and Lupanare di Pompei (Pompeii's brothel) were not open. read more

Pompeii is one of those "must see!" places,. Every year, the team excavating digs up new treasures one after another. Our tour took us to several, old and new, but I could have stayed twice as long and still not seen half. We arrived early, but by the time we left, people were pouring in. Walking down the commercial streets that in 79 AD were bustling with life. And then, in just a few hours, sterilized with the pyroclastic heat, and buried under ash and volcanic residue for 1600 years, a Roman city frozen in time. read more

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Amazingly well preserved and gives a glimpse into a Roman city at the height of the Roman empire. Get a guide and but tickets in advance. It'll save you a lot of time. Willie was our guide in Pompeii. He was very funny and kept on making jokes. He was entertaining. We did skip the lines to the She Wolf exhibit because the crowd was too big. We didn't lose anyone in our group of 25. Yay! We only had 90 minutes to explore Pompei with a guide. I think we really needed at least twice that length of time but you know how it goes. Got places to go and things to do! There's a small gift shop at the entrance/exit as well as a cafe for drinks. Clean restrooms are available at entrance and another one near an amphitheatre inside. read more

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Quite the place and still sad to consider the history. Enjoyable and a worthwhile (probably) one-time trip. Split your day between this site and the rest of Pompeii which is nice for a stroll. Despite the area's historical appeal, one of the most enjoyable experiences was visiting with a 90-something nonna outside Santuario della Beata Vergine Maria del Santo Rosario di Pompei. read more

I have a separate review of the ruins, but since we have this business for the Parco Archeologico, I'll stick to the business end of things here. The park is quite organized and is definitely set up to take money. The entrance area has turnstiles and ticket vendors. Inside is a gift shop with artifacts and replicas (no original stuff from Pompeii itself!), postcards and such. A huge jewelry shop has the only clean bathroom outside, down a flight of stairs. It is about as far from handicapped accessible as you can get. Steps, cobblestones, "pedestrian bridges" and such as little more than stone walkways. Someone who is mobility challenged would have trouble and a wheelchair looked to be simply impossible. [Review 19244 overall - 392 in Italy - 214 of 2023.] read more

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Buried in ash. Frozen in time. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius. 79 AD. The eruption that changed the course of Pompeii, and the surrounding cities, lasted for two days. First, the residents were pummeled with pumice rain (lapilli). The lucky survivors were able to escape in this phase. The following day, the lava flows buried entire cities under the molten lava. The remaining population died instantly and the community was lost buried and frozen in time for centuries. Although random discoveries and looting occurred sporadically, major excavations did not occur until 1763. The following year Karl Weber started the first scientific excavations. Today, it is so interesting to explore the ruins that are studied in history. The Temple of Apollo. The Basilica. The Theater. The Forum. Stepping stones in the road. Mount Vesuvius in the distance. The Pompeii Antiquarium is a good place to start. So sad to see so many men, women, children, horses and dogs frozen in time as they met instant death. The frescoes recovered were well preserved by the molten lava and ash. Interesting to learn about daily life with the items that were left behind. So informative to explore a large villa. Many wealthy residents lived in Pompeii. At the entry, there was a pool to collect fresh water. The rooms have mosaics to delineate the floor on each room. The views must have been stunning for the family that lived here almost 2,000 years ago. Buy a timed ticket on line to skip the line. We met our guide, Viviana, at the entry. I would definitely recommend hiring a guide as that is the best way to explore and understand the ruins at Pompeii. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and a hat and bring plenty of water. read more

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We were on a tour so we had a professional guide for the day. I am so glad we did as we were able to got to the head of the line and walk right in.I strongly suggest if you can get a guide or join a group it is so well worth it. You will have a much better understanding of the history of this enchanting place. This is one of the most unusual and awesome places I have ever visited. I walked around the entire place with my mouth hanging open at what I was introduced to, a place that was bustling with people and activity hundreds of years ago. It was wiped out in jus a short time and everyone who was enjoying their day were buried under tons of ruble and ash. If you intend to go here some day remember to bring very comfortable and supportive walking shoes. Most of the pathways you walk on are cobblestone and are most difficult especially when it is very crowded. You will enjoy it so much. read more

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Very nice museum with brunch of interesting interactive stuff. After walking at the site. I take a break going to this museum and see lots of entertainment and great presentations about Pomeii. read more

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Oh my goodness it's so beautiful, and we had a great tour guide his name is Tony. He shared that his great grandfather, his father, and himself have all studied the history at Pompeii and have worked here for generations. He has a great sense of nerdy humor. He walked us through the ruin which I'll attach photos. It was great! Loved the history and ability to do the walkthrough. I recommend bringing good comfortable gym shoes since there is lose gravel and dirt. A hat and sunglasses if coming in their summer months.. sunblock too. Also they do allow bringing water when in a group not sure beforehand. We saw a couple of people that had fainted to make sure to stay hydrated. All in all loved the experience would love to come back. read more

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An Ancient Roman city very close to Naple and Sorrento. It is an UNESCO heritage site for the world. The entire city was bury under the volcanic ash. It is sad story that people are bury 12 feet to 20 feet of volcanic ash. Because is was so hot, many item was preserved as the life of Pompeii. The crystal like frozen in time show the details of the early like. If you cannot take the body how it look like, probably not a good ideal visit the ash body site. They do have the building well preserved and some is restored to previous glory. Be prepared to walk in the hot day. They require some walking. There is plenty of site to visit. Museum at the end of exit. The best part is located at the exit with detail and civilize life. Pompeii was a big city for Roman. Currently most of the building in Pompeii is build on top of the volcanic ash. It is stable. read more

Exploring Pompeii has been a long-awaited bucket list experience that I am happy to finally be able to check off! We ordered tickets in advance and were able to pick them up and get through our entrance without any long lines. It was fascinating to see the remarkably preserved remnants of the ancient city. It was unforgettable to see history frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. The well-preserved buildings and artifacts painted a vivid image of how the city once was. This experience left me with a profound appreciation for the fragility of human civilization and the conservation of history. You could spend an entire day walking through the park and still not have enough time to see or learn everything Pompeii has to offer. The museum and gift shop were great additions to see too! My visit to Pompeii's archeological park was an immersive experience that I will never forget! I am eager to return and delve even deeper into its fascinating history the next time I find myself in southern Italy. read more

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Ever since I was a small boy (and avid reader and dreamer) I imagined visiting Pompeii. When older and engaged in my quest to visit fifty countries, I kind of crossed Pompeii off my to do list based upon all the negative comments: too crowded, couldn't see much besides the back of people's heads, and too touristy. But on my last visit to Italy in November, off we went snd we were so glad we did. We spent a full five hours there, visited most of the ruins sections, and learned and saw so much. I think it was even better than I imagined as a child. It wasn't too crowded, the signage was informative and helpful, and it was interesting seeing all the archaeological work still being done. And we got great souvenirs from the only park approved artist who was selling tiled he had made duplicating ones found at the site decorating homes, villas and temples. He gladly showed us where to see the originals and educated us on their meaning and history. It was a beautiful fall day and I think that'd the trick to our great experience: visit when it isn't summer and filled with tourists. You see more in less time snd enjoy yourself more. read more

Pompeii - Parco Archeologico - See this place before it gets ruined. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pompei, NA

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What an experience. Fiance and I got up early and got in a bus and came here from napoli. We visited on a Tuesday in October and it wasn't too busy and weather was fantastic. You can literally spend hours here going through all the streets and peaking at some old houses and learning about life before the eruption. A must visit if you're ever visiting napoli or the amalfi coast. read more

lovely place to see some history. in the central area you can see mt visuvius in clear view. However, you do have to purchase a separate guide either paper or audio to learn more about this place as they are not clearly labeled. It was also under construction on some areas though when we visited. the map for the area they give you can also be confusing and if you are here for the bodies....well they are only on certain areas. Pro they do have free toilets and a small food court where you can either do pizza, chicken, salad,lasagna or some bread and coffee. Again, this is hidden. i.e. See that broken horse statue in the central area? go across pass the vases display and into a small alleyway on the left. Best way is to eat before or after entering the park. the good news is they do have water fountain and baby stations all around so atleast you wont be dehydrated. read more

Pompeii - Parco Archeologico - lasagna on the left for 6 euros and chicken and grilled veggies for 9. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pompei, NA

I loved the time we spent here. It is such a well preserved site, work continues and they are protecting it. It was very interesting and educational which I enjoy. We came from off a cruise ship and had a limited amount of time. When we arrived we were met by someone renting these little boxes that you could put in your location by a number and it would tell you about that stop. It was a neat idea but we found that we just enjoyed exploring more. I would advise just one person per group get one. We rented 5 which was a waste because you still have to pay to get in. It is well worth visiting and I will go back if I'm ever in the area. We didn't even get to see it all in the few hours we had. read more