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The city of Pompeii was an ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

The city of pompeii was an ancient Roman town-city near modern naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was mostly destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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How to get to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius from Naples with public transport

I'm planning on being in Naples on September 19 and 20 and I'd like to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. According to Google Maps Mount Vesuvius is about 11mi away from Pompeii, one way. I like walking but 22mi total seems like a bit…

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asked Jun 04 '17 at 18:30

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Can we cover both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day?

We will be staying in Naples and would like to visit the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Is it possible, using only public transportation, to visit both sites in a single day? Or do the transport connections and the number of things to see at…

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asked Sep 07 '17 at 09:52

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Visit Pompeii on may 1st

I've learned that in Italy, the 1st May is labor day so all museums are closed, but I can't find informations if the visit of pompeii will be closed too. Same thing for the mount Vesuvius, will labor day affect buses going near the top? Will it be…

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asked Nov 17 '15 at 04:54

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Booking tours from Sorrento for Pompeii et al

How easy is it from Sorrento to book tours for Pompeii and/or other attractions (Positano, Salerno)? (edited on "may the fourth be with you" 2015) We are currently in Sorrento and have booked a tour of Capri and will take the local bus (with a day…

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asked Jan 25 '15 at 18:42

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Advance tickets for Pompeii

Is it necessary to book tickets for entry to the archaeological site at Pompeii in advance (April 2022)? I find conflicting advice online. If it is necessary, which (of the many, many) sites offering to sell tickets is the official one? The closest…

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asked Apr 11 '22 at 15:37

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