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Pompeii and Herculaneum

Pompeii, ItalyWorld Heritage

Ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Ruins of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius · Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it's famous

Roman city frozen by Vesuvius eruption, 79 AD. UNESCO 1997.

Don't miss
Villa of the Mysteries frescoes; climb Vesuvius the same day for the view.
Tip
5+ hours to see properly. Bring water and a hat — almost no shade.
Address
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, ItalyOpen in Maps

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List. The selection is by the TripWalkers team; UNESCO does not rank its sites. Opening hours and prices can change; check before you go.