The policy of limiting entries to Italian historical sites continues. Following the recent decision to restrict access to the Trevi Fountain, Pompeii is also adopting new regulations. Starting November 15, entry to the archaeological excavations will be on a limited basis, with mandatory reservations and named tickets.
A success with over 4 million visitors in 2023 The Pompeii excavations represent a treasure of world archaeology, preserving the intact remains of the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. In 2023, the archaeological site welcomed over 4 million visitors , recording a 33.6% increase compared to the previous year.
Among the site’s most captivating attractions is the House of the Faun , one of the largest villas in Pompeii, as well as the evocative Pompeii Theater , dating back to the Samnite period. With a capacity of over 5,000 spectators, the theater dominates a hill. Just outside the city walls lies the unmissable Villa of the Mysteries , famous for its frescoes dedicated to the god Dionysus, constructed by the Romans around the 2nd century BC.
Another tourist draw is the Thermopolium , the ancient Roman “fast food” of which 89 examples have been found scattered throughout Pompeii; here, hot food and drinks were served directly at the counter. A true gem of the site is the House of the Vettii, a luxurious villa decorated with extraordinary frescoes, once owned by two wealthy freedmen brothers. A more relaxed and sustainable tou.
