Historic site · Italy
Pompeii
Ancient city near modern Naples, Italy
About Pompeii
Pompeii was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, Stabiae, and many surrounding villas, it was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Largely preserved under the ash, Pompeii offers a snapshot of Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried, as well as insight into ancient urban planning. It was a wealthy town of 10,000 to 20,000 residents at the time it was destroyed. It hosted many fine public buildings and luxurious private houses with lavish decorations, furnishings and artworks, which were the main attractions for early excavators; subsequent excavations have found hundreds of private homes and businesses reflecting various architectural styles and social classes, as well as numerous public buildings.
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Read more on Wikipedia
On the map
Famous places nearby
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
Ready-made plans nearby
Questions about Pompeii
Where is Pompeii?
Pompeii is in Italy. The nearest city is Naples, about 22 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Pompeii?
Yes. The 7-day the Amalfi Coast plan is about 17 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Pompeii?
Tap "Plan a trip here" and Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Pompeii that you can edit on the map.
More famous places in Italy
Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Pompeii: what to see nearby, where to eat and where to stay.
The Amalfi Coast travel guide