Europe Explored » Herculaneum https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Family activity holidays in Italy – Exploring the Bay of Naples https://europeexplored.com/2012/01/25/family-activity-holidays-in-italy-exploring-the-bay-of-naples/ https://europeexplored.com/2012/01/25/family-activity-holidays-in-italy-exploring-the-bay-of-naples/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:06:32 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=6088 The whole of Italy has a lot to offer that it is quite impossible to take part in all of the family activity holidays in Italy available in just one trip. One way to tackle this dilemma is to tour just one part of the Italy and leave the rest for the next trip. In […]

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The whole of Italy has a lot to offer that it is quite impossible to take part in all of the family activity holidays in Italy available in just one trip. One way to tackle this dilemma is to tour just one part of the Italy and leave the rest for the next trip. In this instance, you and your family can start by exploring the Bay of Naples.

Bay of Naples, Italy
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Exploring Naples, Vesuvius, and Pompeii would be in the itinerary. What’s so special about sightseeing here is that you don’t just view the sights and attractions. You will actually get to explore these natural and historic places. One of the most memorable family activity holidays in Italy that you will probably have is exploring the various Roman ruins of Herculaneum or the preserved ancient city of Vesuvius. The past and present atmospheres mix so well in these ancient sites that you can’t help but wonder how it is to live during those times. If the weather permits, you can actually arrange to climb Mount Vesuvius.

Napoli, square, Italy
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During the trip, you can choose to have your accommodations at a Agriturismo or working farm that accepts visitors. Here, everyone will get to experience first hand the typical life in rural Italy. While this is exciting itself, the fun part for everyone perhaps is when the whole family attends pizza-making lessons held by a local pizza chef. With this type of family activity holidays in Italy where you get to experience history, nature, and local culture, every moment of the trip will be exciting. And, once you are in Naples, do not forget to visit an island of Capri, which is a favourite place of celebrities. So you and your kids can have more fun when meet some of them.


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Monte Vesuvio – destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy https://europeexplored.com/2010/10/10/monte-vesuvio-destruction-of-the-roman-cities-of-pompeii-and-herculaneum-in-italy/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/10/10/monte-vesuvio-destruction-of-the-roman-cities-of-pompeii-and-herculaneum-in-italy/#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:16:22 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=1881 If you’re ever in or around Pompeii or Napoli, you surely will see the hill in the background. It is the volcano Mount Vesuvius (or Monte Vesuvio in Italian). It is not very high – about 1277 m but it has a lot of troubled history. It is known mainly for destroying Roman cities of […]

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If you’re ever in or around Pompeii or Napoli, you surely will see the hill in the background. It is the volcano Mount Vesuvius (or Monte Vesuvio in Italian). It is not very high – about 1277 m but it has a lot of troubled history. It is known mainly for destroying Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum when exploded in the year of 79, and killed many thousands of people. The towns’ locations were eventually forgotten until their accidental rediscovery in the 18th century.

Already on the way to Vesuvio you can see the places where nothing grows. In 1944 there was the last eruption of lava flowed through here. From the car park you can walk to the top of a very busy sidewalk. Hike is pretty tough and definitely not suitable for older people. There are stalls selling refreshments and souvenirs on the top.

During the beautiful weather it really worth to look at the Gulf of Naples, the sea and also to the crater of a volcano.


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