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Among the cities of art is perhaps one of the best known publicly. What escapes the attention of many, however, is that Pompeii is the ancient and modern city where the visitor is guaranteed a pleasant and efficient housing, but within the walls of which the eye and nourish the soul can be a story fossilized and tangible, comparable to any other. Also a popular destination of all devotees of the Virgin of the Rosary. The ancient Pompeii, which was founded by Oscans, one of the earliest Italic was later ruled in Greek, Etruscan, Roman and finally. It was always an object of contention having regard to its strategic location at the foot of Vesuvius, where the land was fertile, and before the coast and the seas, on a privileged communication. Petrified by a dramatic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD C. the lives of people who stopped in one and the tremendous moment, the ghost town was forgotten for centuries. Only in 1700 saw the start of reclamation of the valley of the Sarno, came to lucky chance brought to light inscriptions and parts of some buildings. The work of rediscovery began early start. In the light houses and villas were returned (House of Vettii, House of Menander, House of the Faun, House of Julia Felix, Villa of the Mysteries), buildings and temples (Eumachia building, The Forum, Temple of Isis, Temple of Fortuna Augusta, Temple of Jupiter, in the Basilica of the Forum, Temple of Apollo), theater and spa (The Spa Stabian, The large gymnasium, amphitheater, The Grand Theatre, or Theatre, Odeon) and the Lupanare, that arouses the curiosity of tourists. A fascinating city, which can give so much. Image of Stuck in Customs Claudia Zedda

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Housed within the Campania region is a city full of history and beauty, so that Stendhal was of the opinion that only Naples and Paris, could be the European capital. It 'located on the gulf, between Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei volcanic area known. His vast artistic heritage is protected by 'UNESCO, and the historic center of Naples has been called a world heritage site. So broad that it is impossible to imagine the city to visit it soon, you will have the opportunity to cross, through the streets with the most famous Spaccanapoli. And 'an avenue that cuts perfectly in the two historic Old Town. And 'formed by the union of seven streets that flow to the center. Via Toledo, the viceroy commissioned in 1500, is today an important shopping destination in Naples. Via San Gregorio Armeno is the street of nativity scenes and shepherds, where the Neapolitan craftsmen is exhibited throughout the year. Unforgettable Carracciolo Street, the famous promenade of Naples. Among the places of great charm that of Jesus, crossed by the historic Obelisk Spaccanapoli and enriched by the presence of the Immaculate. Of rare beauty and steeped in history, the Basilica of St. Mary's Holiness, before founding stone laid in 1602. Wonderful is the Naples underground and unknown. A city under the city, already visited five thousand years ago, was greatly developed by the Romans for the extraction of limestone and the creation of useful tanks. E 'can now visit this hidden world in the sun with accompaniment by expert guides. Unforgettable are the surroundings of Naples, smiling, almost as the same. Will at least be nominated Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, the Golden Mile, the Palace of Portici and the Vesuvian Villas. To visit because of its beauty and its fertility gods vie for possession of the city (Polybius).

Claudia Zedda