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Pompeii

Only 45 minutes from Naples, this is one of the most important archarological sites in the Roman Empire. Daily life was set in volcanic stone when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.

Coming & going

Pompeii is on the Circumvesuviana rail line going to both Sorrento and Poggiomarino. Get off at Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri if you're on a Sorrento train or Pompei-Santuario if you're on a Poggiomarino bound train. Both stations are close to entrances to Pompeii, although stazione Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri is a little more convenient as there are other things outside like camping grounds, shops, restaurants and a post office.

Hostel accommodation

Casa del Pellegrino Youth Hostel

Via Duca D'Aosta 4, 80045 Pompei (Napoli)
Tel (081) 850 8644

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