Paestum: Magnificent Greek (and Roman) Ruins in Southern Italy
September 17, 2015 | Posted in ARCHEOLOGY, HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
Usually when we talk of important archeological sites in Italy, we focus on Roman ruins: the Forum of Rome, the lost cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, or the aqueducts and catacombs along the Appian Way…
Visiting Pompeii: Practical Information for Visitors
April 17, 2015 | Posted in ARCHEOLOGY, HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
If you are fascinated by Roman history, this ancient city–destroyed and buried for centuries after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius–is definitely a must-see destination. Pompeii is just a short trip from Naples, Italy and also easily reachable from Rome or further south along the Amalfi Coast.
