July 2021.
As we arrived to town in the ungodly hour we did a long walk and sightseeing tour before most people woke up. At least the temperature was still lovely, as by mid-day on most days temperatures were over + 35 degrees. By lunchtime we found a lovely seaside cafeteria and enjoyed some well-earned apersols with complementary tapas!
Galleria Umberto I, a stunning 19th-century shopping center, decorated with sculptures and murals under a huge glass dome ceiling.
Booked a room near the port area with a beautiful terrace to relax on and even had a seaview with some cruiseships!
Some fritted vegetables and mozzarella-tomato combo - typical foods/snacks from Napoli. So needed with a side of cold beer after a full day walking around in 40 degree heat in direct sunshine in Pompeii!
Lovely narrow alleyways in central Napoli.
When in the birthplace of pizza!
Of course we ate the traditional Neapolitan Pizza - the dish that originated from Napoli (with tomato, olive oil, fresh basil and mozzarella)! This is a bit evolved version of the same thing. So so good!
There are lovely beaches not far from Napoli, but there are lovely swimming holes in the city itself as well!
The ancient city of Pompeii. A Roman seaside resort until Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The whole city was buried under 25 meters of volcanic ash and was forgotten until it was unearthed by explorers 1800 years later.
by 79 AD around 12,000 people lived in the city, and estimated that almost as many lived in the surrounding villages.
Pompeii was home to taverns, shops, factories, bathhouses and brothels, as well as an arena seating 20,000 people.
It was one of the world’s most catastophic eruptions. The force blew the top out of the volcano, sending a plume of ash and rock high up into the sky and burying everything within a 15-mile radius, including Pompeii and the city of Herculaneum. Many residents managed to escape but it is estimated that around 2000 people were buried.
Pompeii has become the longest continually excavated site in the world and is named a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Pompeii's own vineyard, still up and running and produced as authentically as possible.
A trademark of the region, Lacryma Christi continues to be produced by Campania’s leading wineries and has seen a modern resurgence.
Pompeii is easy to be reached from Naples by a local bus or train. 35-45 minute ride.
Mount Vesuvius itself on the background!
View from our balcony.
When flying out of Naples, flew directly over Mt Vesuvius, literally had a peek in the crater!
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