Archaeological Sites Foro di pompei It is the main square of the famous city. It was once an uncovered place, where there were numerous shops built entirely of lava and tuff. Once the Romans conquered Pompeii, everything was rebuilt, in fact the shops were shot down together with the famous Temple of Apollo.
Archaeological Sites Scavi archeologici di Pompei The archaeological excavations of the city of Pompeii represent the remains of the ancient Roman city destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excavations began in 1748. Today the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The discoveries gave birth to the ancient Roman holiday villas “Roman otii”.
Archaeological Sites Palestra Grande It is found behind the amphitheater and occupies a very large area. It measures 141 meters by 137 meters. It is a public area that is used as a public gymnasium and a ground for exercises. It was specifically meant for youths and men who participated in sporting activities like wrestling, swimming, discus and for running. At its center is a large swimming pool.
Archaeological Sites Tempio di Apollo It is located on the western side of the Forum to the north of the Basilica. It is the oldest building in the Forum and was built by the Greeks. Estruscan items and some other oldest remains were discovered here which dates back to the 575 BC. A tour to this place gives you a beautiful glimpse of how beautiful temples were devoted to the gods of the Ancient Rome.
Archaeological Sites Casa della caccia antica This is an attractive building in Pompei that is located a short distance from the House of Faun when heading towards the Porta di Nola gate. It has got many frescoes of hunting scenes. It contains some very fine examples of the 4th style generation. On the walls of the 2nd cubiculum are the winter and autumn personifications. There are other beautiful decorations inside this great historical house.
Archaeological Sites Basilica It is a wonderful public building that is located to the south west corner of the Forum. It was specifically used as a place of administering justice as well as where trade was carried on. The building’s main hall consists of a long columnar nave. Shaped tiles covered with stucco were used in the construction of these columns.
Archaeological Sites Casa del Poeta Tragico This is a house that is located in the Region VI across from the Forum baths. At its entry is a Latin word "cave canem" which means "beware the dog". There is also a decoration of a mosaic dog at the entrance which depicts all the features of a live dog. It contains a lot of paintings of Greek mythological subjects than any other place in the whole of Pompei.