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The city of Pompeii was an ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania, in the territory of the comune of Pompei, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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Advance tickets for Pompeii

Is it necessary to book tickets for entry to the archaeological site at Pompeii in advance (April 2022)? I find conflicting advice online. If it is necessary, which (of the many, many) sites offering ...
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Can we cover both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day?

We will be staying in Naples and would like to visit the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Is it possible, using only public transportation, to visit both sites in a single day? Or do the transport ...
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How to get to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius from Naples with public transport

I'm planning on being in Naples on September 19 and 20 and I'd like to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. According to Google Maps Mount Vesuvius is about 11mi away from Pompeii, one ...
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Visit Pompeii on may 1st

I've learned that in Italy, the 1st May is labor day so all museums are closed, but I can't find informations if the visit of pompeii will be closed too. Same thing for the mount Vesuvius, will ...
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Booking tours from Sorrento for Pompeii et al [closed]

How easy is it from Sorrento to book tours for Pompeii and/or other attractions (Positano, Salerno)? (edited on "may the fourth be with you" 2015) We are currently in Sorrento and have booked a ...
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