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- Pompeii
Pompeii
In the year 79 AD Mount Vesuvius' fiery temper erupted in
volcanic lava, burying the Roman city of Pompeii. The most
evocative testimony to its victims is the 'frozen people', plaster
casts of the victims whose anguished contortions and facial
expressions reveal the horror of their untimely deaths. The
excavation of Pompeii, which started after its accidental
rediscovery in 1749, is an ongoing process and every decade has
brought to light new finds that provide insight into daily Roman
life. A comprehensive tour of Pompeii's attractions will take
approximately five hours. Guided tours are available but are
pricier alternatives to doing it alone. There is an informative
'How to Visit Pompeii' guidebook for sale outside all the site
entrances. Pompeii is Italy's most popular tourist attraction,
seeing nearly 2.5 million visitors every year.
Information & Facts
Admission
EUR11 to visit Pompeii only. Access to five neighbouring
sites is EUR20 (valid for 3 days). Concessions are
available
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open from 8.30am to 7.30pm (April to October), and
from 8.30am to 5pm (November to March)