The ghosts of an ancient Italian city are
very much alive thanks to a project intended to preserve their final resting
place. Located near Naples, Pompeii attracts millions of visitors every single year. If you aren’t familiar
with the history of Pompeii, here is a quick history lesson. The city was
destroyed and buried under several feet of volcanic ash during the eruption of
Mt. Vesuvius back in 79 AD. The eruption also killed thousands of the city’s
residents who were unable to escape. Archaeologists have since excavated the
city (centuries after the eruption).
Aside from buildings, archaeologists also
found many of the residents of Pompeii entombed in casts. Today, you can see
these casts as you tour the remains of this once vibrant city. Mt.
Vesuvius is still a very active
volcano. In fact, it is regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the
world. But don’t worry; the volcano hasn’t erupted in quite some time. The last
eruption was back in the 1940s.
This citywide museum is one of Italy’s most
popular tourist attractions. However, the herds of people, combined with
weather and time have all taken a toll on the remains of Pompeii. Rising up
through the ashes, is the Great Pompeii Project. The project started a few years ago,
when the European Union pledged funding to restore Pompeii. As part of the
project, six newly restored villas recently reopened to the public. The sites include a merchant’s house,
a bathing structure, a laundry house, and a business that sold fabric.
Officials pledge to continue to keep a dead city alive.
Are you ready to visit Pompeii? Let’s talk
about travel. You can certainly stay near Pompeii. I would suggest staying at a exquisite International Vacation Home Exchange property #0861 in the nearby city of Campania. First, you have what could arguably
be one of the best views of the Amalfi Coastline from your vacation home exchange. You can enjoy that
view from your private swimming pool. Second, you can take the train Pompeii. You could drive but the
parking fees to park near the entrance to Pompeii can set you back. So I would
recommend taking the train to get to Pompeii.
I should mention that Campania is also known
for its ancient ruins. Also, the city of Naples is also close by. So if you
love history, book a vacation home exchange and visit Pompeii. And if you do
go, be sure to share your story with us.
Thank you to
guest travel blogger Carla Pruitt. You can follow Carla on Twitter at
@crobscarla
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