Scavi di Pompei, A Time Capsule of Ancient Roman Life

Via Villa dei Misteri

Ancient city ruins

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Introduction

Pompeii was destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius eruption, but was rediscovered in 1739 and still retains its original living scenes. Archaeologists discovered the bodies of hundreds of refugees and conducted a series of studies and exhibitions. Pompeii is huge and takes 5-7 hours to explore fully. The brothel site (Zone 7, No. 18) and Casa del Fauno (Zone 6, No. 1) are must-see spots for visitors, while the site known as the Villa dei Misteri (Theater, Zone 19, top left corner of the light green area) and the Grand Theater (Zone 8, No. 10) are equally impressive.

Address

Via Villa dei Misteri

Opening hours

From November to March of the following year, the opening hours are 8:30-17:00. From April to October, the opening hours are 8:30-19:30, and entry is prohibited in the last half hour before closing. It is closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th every year.

Transportation

Take the Napoli-Sorrento line of the circumvesuviana and get off at Pompei Scavi station. The station sign reads "Pompei Scavi" in large letters and "Villa dei Misteri" in small letters below it. The entrance is either Porta Marina or Piazza Esedra. Take the Napoli-Poggiomarino line of the circumvesuviana and get off at Pompei Santuario station. The entrance is Piazza Anfiteatro. Take the Trenitalia train in the direction of Napoli-Salerno and get off at one stop after Pompei. The entrance is Piazza Anfiteatro.

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