Hey lovelies,
Today we headed over to Pompeii, such a sad and yet beautiful place, and with 40 degree celsius heat, it was definitely a tiring day!
Pompeii is spread over 60 hectares and around 44 hectares of that area has been excavated, so there is way more than can be seen in one day, but we tried to see as much as we could!
Pompeii is spread over 60 hectares and around 44 hectares of that area has been excavated, so there is way more than can be seen in one day, but we tried to see as much as we could!
The first buildings we came across were the exedra and aedicula tombs, built by rich families the level of detail is amazing, though many of them are fenced off and held behind glass for protection.
This amphitheater was built in 70BC and is one of the oldest and best preserved amphitheatres in the world, built over a hundred years before the colosseum in Rome. Holding over 20,000 spectators it's huge, and it's inside here where the 'frozen' bodies of pompeii are held, inside a purpose built pyramid.
You are free to take photos of the people inside in the pyramid, but it didn't seem right taking photos of them to put on here, though they do show an important part of history, it could also be said that they should respectfully be laid to rest, so for that reason I haven't included any photos on here.
Such breath taking views here, it really is a beautiful place. The temple of Jupiter looks out over the main square and there is so much to see here.
It's thought that the produce market wasn't finished when Mt Vesuvius erupted and was left under construction, now it showcases many of the pots, vases and other artefacts uncovered in Pompeii.
The most impressive feature in the buildings has to be the hand painted walls. So much detail and the little bits that do remain intact, and haven't been taken to museums are heavily protected behind barriers and glass, worth the wait to see them though!
Some of the most interesting paintings were found in some of the old Lupanares or brothels. Houses full of bedrooms, with the services of the ladies painted above each door so you could see which room you wanted as you walked in. Definitely not something I was expecting to see!
Pompeii is definitely worth the visit, though you have to be prepared for the heat, it was 40 whilst we were there, and the crowds!
After a long day out, it was time for us to head back and have a few well deserved cocktails!
Hope you're all having a good weekend!
Love, Amylou x
Twitter | Instagram | Bloglovin' | Tumblr | Pinterest
No comments:
Post a Comment