Visit one of the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attracting 2 million tourists per year, Pompeii is one of the most important archeological sites in the world. Discover the ruins of the Roman city. See ancient ruins, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, leaving the city buried under mountains of volcanic ash. Highlights include the Roman Amphitheater, small theater, and public gymnasium. See places where the Romans had their life and held banquets. Discover frescoes frozen in time, and poignant casts of citizens and their pets.