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Almost two thousand years ago, Pompeii was an important ancient Roman trading town and home to about 20,000 people. Farmlands and forests covered the fertile countryside, and the town’s bustling harbor was a center of trading activity. Life changed forever when Mt. Vesuvius awoke with explosive fury on August 24, 79 AD, burying the town ... Read More »
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Pompeii’s last day in new show
April 4, 2010
Exhibition on Vesuvius eruption opens for Easter weekend and it will be on until August 1st. The exhibition is located at the entrance and it gives you an idea of the tragedy that took place. If you are visiting Rome, you should take the opportunity to visit Pompeii. It is about 2.5 hours from Rome ... Read More »