entertainment
While you are at Pompeii to see the magnificent ruins, it would be a good opportunity to visit other local tourist attractions which include:
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1. Herculaneum
- A nearby town which was also buried after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
- Just one stop from "Pompei Scavi" station on the Circumvesuviana train line
2. Mt. Vesuvius
- About 7km from the Pompeii ruins
- Some hotels organize day trips for tourists
- You can also get there by taking a taxi or a bus from the "Pompei Scavi"station, remember to bargain for the price with the taxi driver
- You can also drive there, if so, get there early to aviod traffic jam
- A nearby town which was also buried after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
- Just one stop from "Pompei Scavi" station on the Circumvesuviana train line
2. Mt. Vesuvius
- About 7km from the Pompeii ruins
- Some hotels organize day trips for tourists
- You can also get there by taking a taxi or a bus from the "Pompei Scavi"station, remember to bargain for the price with the taxi driver
- You can also drive there, if so, get there early to aviod traffic jam
3. Marina Grande
- A small fishing town at the Western part of Sorrento
- Famous for the lovely view and nice beaches
- A small fishing town at the Western part of Sorrento
- Famous for the lovely view and nice beaches
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4. Island of Capri
- From Marina Grande, take a 30 min hydrofoil to visit this famous honeymoon destination
- Take a tram-like ride from the port of Capri to the peak of Mt Castiglione to have a great view of the entire island
- Can also visit villas used to be possessed by the previous Roman Emperors
- From Marina Grande, take a 30 min hydrofoil to visit this famous honeymoon destination
- Take a tram-like ride from the port of Capri to the peak of Mt Castiglione to have a great view of the entire island
- Can also visit villas used to be possessed by the previous Roman Emperors
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5. Amalfi Coast
- Renowned as one of Italy's most beautiful tourist site
- You can enjoy the splendid view of this 43 miles stretch of coastline from Naples
- You can either join the day trip or get there by train from Sorrento or Salerno
- Renowned as one of Italy's most beautiful tourist site
- You can enjoy the splendid view of this 43 miles stretch of coastline from Naples
- You can either join the day trip or get there by train from Sorrento or Salerno
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6. The Underwater Archaeology Park of Baiae
- An under water ancient Roman ruin
- You can snorkel, scuba-dive, or sit on a glass-bottomed boat to see the beautiful Baiae ruins
- An under water ancient Roman ruin
- You can snorkel, scuba-dive, or sit on a glass-bottomed boat to see the beautiful Baiae ruins
Besides sightseeing, it is also very enjoyable to visit the museums such as:
1. The Antiquarium
- You can see a collection of different household objects before the eruption and plaster casts of both humans and animals
- Located very close to the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins
1. The Antiquarium
- You can see a collection of different household objects before the eruption and plaster casts of both humans and animals
- Located very close to the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins
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2. Naples Museum of Archaeology
- Holds a vast collection of ancient sculpture and mosaics from Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Subset called the Secret Museum has all the sexual frescoes from Pompeii
- About 20 minutes drive from Pompeii
- Holds a vast collection of ancient sculpture and mosaics from Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Subset called the Secret Museum has all the sexual frescoes from Pompeii
- About 20 minutes drive from Pompeii
Other entertainments include:
1. Watch classical music and operas in Teatro San Carlo
2. Enjoy high quality beer and wine in bars in the Chiaia district in Naples
1. Watch classical music and operas in Teatro San Carlo
2. Enjoy high quality beer and wine in bars in the Chiaia district in Naples
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3. Shopping in Naples
- Italy is famous for fine fashion and leather goods
- Many shops are present for shoppers from around the world
- Marinella is a popular shop for royalties and celebrities such as Prince Charles and Bill Clinton
- Italy is famous for fine fashion and leather goods
- Many shops are present for shoppers from around the world
- Marinella is a popular shop for royalties and celebrities such as Prince Charles and Bill Clinton