Pompeii (1)

After coming down from Vesuvius and lunch it was time to go back in time and visit the ruins of Pompeii. Such an enormous site, we were never going to see everything so, despite poor signage, we tried to get at least to the recommended places. Tiring but fascinating and, with Vesuvius in the background, a sense of the speed and massive destruction of everyday life that occurred.

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1, 2 - The Basilica. The oldest ever discovered and has stood here since the 2nd century BC. Housed the town’s law courts as well as halls for commerce and financial transactions.

3,4 - The Temple of Apollo. Thought to be the most important religious building in the city.

5,6,7 - The Forum. Public space at the centre of Pompeii.

8 -Statue of Centaur in the Forum.

9. - Restoration work around the Forum.Read more