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Ancient history brought to life
Unlike anything else in Italy, Pompeii animates our imagination and gives us a prolonged glimpse of what the Ancient Roman world was actually like.
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Must Sees in Pompeii Vacation, Travel and Hotel Information
- Amphitheater, seating 12,000 and one of the oldest surviving theaters.
- The Forum, an ancient public gathering spot.
- The Bascilica-the main building in the Forum.
- The Bakerhouse-ancient bakery.
- The Apollo House.
- The Temple of Venus.
- Stabian baths-ancient spa of Pompeii, with gymnasium and changing rooms.
- The Antiquarium-the official museum of Pompeii.
- House of the Tragic Poet--with beautiful mosaics inside.
- House of the Vetti (a home of wealthy merchants.)
- Grand Theater
- Little Theater
- House of the Gladiators
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Rarely does the intermingling of beauty and tragedy result in such tangible irony, as the searing-hot volcanic ashes and fumes that once annihilated its proud citizens are actually what preserved this ancient city into the modern era.
Shopping in Pompeii
In historical Pompeii there are shops which sell reproductions of the type of ceramics that Roman and Greek pottery. Vendors sell such beauties as cameos and jewelry, books and souvenirs. One can also find crafts such as the lucky red horn, model volcanoes, clothing, accessories, and chocolates. There are also wonderful shopping opportunities in nearby Naples.
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