- TURY.CLUB
- Tourist Objects
- Italy
- Ottaviano
- Vesuvius National Park
The majestic charm of Vesuvius, the most beautiful volcano in Europe, is inseparable from the Neapolitan landscape. Vesuvius has two peaks: the peak of Vesuvius itself (southern peak, 1277 meters) and Mount Somma (northern peak, 1132 meters). From his eruption on August 24, 79 A.D. suffered Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabia. In 79 A.D. Pompeii was buried under a 6-7 meter layer of ash and lava. The last eruption of Vesuvius occurred in 1944, and Pompeii was again under a 5-cm layer of ash. After archaeological excavations, these cities turned into unique historical monuments. Pompeii - one of the most interesting and significant, archaeological area - an open-air museum. For several hours of traveling around the ancient city that has become a legend, you can make an unforgettable time travel: see the Forum - the political, religious and economic center of Pompeii; graceful Basilica, temples of Apollo, Vespasian, Jupiter, Forum Thermae, Pompeian mosaics. From the top of Vesuvius you can see the entire coast of the Gulf of Naples and the islands of Capri, Ischia, Procida.
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