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How to plan a trip to Pompeii

Pompeii is an ancient city south of Rome that was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 CE. While the majority of the population was decimated in the eruption, the city was preserved under layers of volcanic ash and lava. It wasn't until the mid-18th century that Pompeii was rediscovered. Since its rediscovery, Pompeii has served as Italy's most famous archaeological site and a major tourist attraction, where visitors can walk the ancients streets and view buildings, famous frescoes and even plaster body casts of those who died during the eruption. While in Italy, plan to take an entire day to explore this ancient city.

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Map of Italy
Pompeii guidebook

Instructions

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  Decide how to get to Pompeii. The city's location on the Italian peninsula makes it a perfect destination for a day trip, especially if you are staying in Rome. The distance between these two Italian cities is only 150 miles and will take about two hours of travel time on the Eurostar train. Naples, another Italian city, is only 17 miles and takes 45 minutes on the train. Booking your train tickets in advance is advised.
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  Decide how long you will stay in Pompeii. If staying overnight, book a hotel room. There are many hotels too choose from, and most offer good deals.
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  Visit the site and enjoy. You can purchase an all-day pass to explore Pompeii for around $12. A Pompeii guidebook will be of great help for providing background information about the city and what you see.

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