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History - Pompeii was an ancient Roman city that was wiped out by the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.

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Preservation - Because the city was buried under ash, it is remarkably well preserved. This in turn allows us to have remarkable knowledge of how people lived at the time.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site - Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city receives over two and a half million visitors each year.

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Getting there - Pompeii is very easy to access by train. The station is just a short walk away from the ancient city.

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Winter visits - If you decide to go in the winter months, there will be less crowding, and you will also get beautiful views of the city at dusk.

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Greenery - For a city that was once completely buried under volcanic ash, Pompeii is remarkably green! Make sure to have a look around the gardens.

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Art - Some of the art in Pompeii, often mural paintings, are incredibly well preserved. Even though restoration does occur in Pompeii, the damage to the murals is remarkably low considering their age. Make sure you check this out for yourself, but don't touch the walls! 

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Reality in art - A lot of Roman art was very straightforward and depicted scenes of normal day-to-day life in the affluent city.

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Preserved bodies - The mummified bodies are rather gruesome, but it is incredible how well they are preserved nonetheless. They are on full view to visitors.

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Cause of death - You can find bodies throughout the ancient city. It was originally believed that the cause of death of the Pompeii residents was being covered with volcanic ash.

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Cause of death - However, it is now known that the extreme heat from the volcanic eruption would have killed the residents before they were covered with the volcanic ash. While tragic, it is well worth viewing the preserved human remains.

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Modern inspiration - The Romans were a sophisticated bunch! Tiled counter surfaces inside a preserved house show just how similar designs are now to how they were in ancient times.

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Roads - While you're there, pay attention to little details. Did you know, for example, that the road studs we have on our streets were originally an ancient Roman invention?

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Ruins - You could take a whole day to walk around Pompeii and still not take everything in. Why not come back for a second visit?

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Amphitheater - Don't forget to visit the oldest surviving Roman amphitheater, situated right in Pompeii.

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Forum - This is what remains of the main forum in Pompeii, which operated as a marketplace. Definitely worth checking out.

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Via della Abbondanza - Traversing through Pompeii's streets is a great way to absorb the feel of the ancient city. Via della Abbondanza was a main street that contained shops and restaurants.

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The House of the Tragic Poet - The House of the Tragic Poet is a must-see for its remarkable mosaics and frescoes that depict Greek mythology.

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The Temple of Jupiter - Dedicated to Jupiter, the ruler of the gods and the protector of Rome, make sure you visit this amazing temple.

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The House of the Vettii - Amazingly preserved, going to see the House of the Vettii will give you an incredible insight into how people lived in the ancient city.

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Respect! - Most tourists behave themselves well and visit the amazing city without incident. However, this is not always the case.

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Respect! - Some tourists have been known to climb on monuments and even sometimes attempt to steal bits of rock or stone. Don't be like them!

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Vesuvius - While you're visiting Pompeii, don't miss out on the opportunity of visiting and climbing Vesuvius!

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Paths - Walking up Vesuvius is not as tough as it might seem! There are clear and easy paths to follow to eventually reach the summit.

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View from the top - There aren't many restrictions on how up close and personal you can get with Vesuvius. Just make sure you don't fall in!

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Active! - Remember that Vesuvius is still technically an active volcano, so if you are easily frightened perhaps best to go there when it is very much dormant!

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Breathtaking views -

Why not try and explore the surrounding area to see if you can capture the perfect view of Vesuvius, and perhaps take some photos?

Click here to see some of the most amazing views of modern cities!

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