Pompeii, Italy: Window on Ancient Rome

Life in Pompeii stopped in its tracks in 79 a.d. when the thriving city was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Today, excavations of this once booming city offer the best look anywhere at ancient Rome and remains of homes give a glimpse into Roman lifestyles. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.

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[halberthawj]

this place is freaken cool went there earlier this year

[slunkerdooblue]

Was there back in August...absolutely amazing...especially the amphitheatre

[MultiOliver5]

i like pompeii it would be cool to see it.

[bthemedia]

Thank you for the great tour video! I appreciate my visit there now even more, even after reading the Rome 2011 book and audio guide tour on my ipod. =)

[tonymc777]

Went there in October, totallly incredible. Can't wait to go back some day!!

[LilCookieYV]

I would be scared if the volcano errupted again if it was distinc or not O_O

[jessicabieberfever1]

ahhh it awesome well it for a school progect hello A+

[xXDeathByMutationXx]

Okay sold. Going to flightcentre tomorrow. :)

[PhotoShop1012]

O.O cant wait to go there in JUNE! ^-^

[AhilianFreestyle]

very interesting brother

[MrSaffron73]

my granny was there in june and said it was amazing

[stridetide155]

viva italia