Pompeii Archaeological Park

The excavated Roman city preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79.

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii preserves a Roman city buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Streets, houses, shops, baths, temples, theatres and public spaces offer an unusually detailed view of ancient urban life.

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Ancient Pompeii and modern Pompei

Pompeii is the conventional English name of the ancient city; Pompei is the modern municipality beside it. The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary belongs to the modern town and is separate from the ticketed archaeological park.

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What survives

The Forum, theatres, amphitheatre, baths and domestic buildings help explain the city’s public and private life. Famous houses include the House of the Faun and Villa of the Mysteries, but the buildings open to visitors change because of conservation work, staffing and temporary restrictions.

Do not plan a route around a fixed list copied from an older guide. Check the park’s current list of visitable buildings and use the official map on the day.

Tickets and entrances

Official entrances include Porta Marina, Piazza Esedra and Piazza Anfiteatro. Tickets are personalised and may specify a date or time slot, so visitors should carry identification and purchase through the official channel indicated by the park. Advance purchase is recommended during busy periods.

Consult the official Pompeii timetables and tickets page for current entrances, prices and opening hours.

Accessibility and walking conditions

Ancient paving, high kerbs, steps and uneven surfaces make the site physically demanding. The “Pompeii for All” route offers a facilitated itinerary for visitors with mobility difficulties, generally approached from Piazza Anfiteatro, but temporary works can affect the route.

Wear supportive shoes, carry water and use sun protection. Shade is limited and a broad visit can take several hours. Follow the park’s official visitor regulations; do not touch frescoes, climb structures or enter closed areas.

Getting there

Rail services connect the area with Naples and other Campanian destinations, but station names and routes differ. Pompeii Scavi–Villa dei Misteri is close to Porta Marina, while other services reach the modern town. Verify the operator and the entrance best suited to your ticket.

Planning a focused visit

Pompeii is too large to experience well as a rushed stop combined with several other major sites. Choose a manageable route, check which houses are open and leave time for heat, crowds and walking. The National Archaeological Museum in Naples is a separate visit and holds many important finds from Pompeii.

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