Cruise ship passengers disembarking in Naples, Italy, should consider at least a half-day visit to nearby Pompeii. This famous archeological UNESCO site is remembered for its total destruction in 79 CE. A barrage of pumice, ash and intense heat startled the people of Pompeii. … [Read more...]
Hiking Vesuvius National Park: Europe’s active volcano site
Travelers to Italy’s west coast can see Mount Vesuvius tower over the city of Naples. Hiking Vesuvius National Park is a great way to get a better understanding of the area. Vesuvius is located in the same volcanic zone as Mount Etna. (Near Taormina, Sicily) History mavens will … [Read more...]
Herculaneum- Catch a Glimpse of Roman Antiquity
After departing the cruise ship in Naples, we joined a tour heading for Herculaneum. The bus drove past mountains.We were looking forward to seeing a prime example of a Roman city form the 1st century CE. History The Greeks created this community decades before the Common Era. … [Read more...]
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