Pompeii, Italy
Top things to do in Pompeii
15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Amphitheatre of Pompeii
One of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters, built around 80 BC, where gladiators once fought and where concerts are still held today.
Villa of the Mysteries
A suburban Roman villa famous for its stunning fresco cycle depicting the initiation rites of a mystery cult, preserved in vivid detail.
Mount Vesuvius
Hike to the crater of the active volcano that buried Pompeii, with stunning views of the Bay of Naples.
Vesuvius National Park
Explore the protected park around Vesuvius with guided hikes, diverse flora, and a chance to see the crater up close.
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
A major Catholic pilgrimage basilica housing a revered 19th-century painting of Our Lady of the Rosary.
House of the Faun
One of Pompeii's largest and most luxurious houses, famed for the Alexander Mosaic depicting the Battle of Issus.
Villa Poppaea
A lavish Roman seaside villa in Oplontis, believed to belong to Nero's wife Poppaea, with stunning frescoes.
Oplontis
An ancient Roman suburb of Pompeii, featuring the Villa Poppaea and other ruins open to visitors.
Stabiae
Explore the lavish villas of an ancient Roman resort town buried by Vesuvius, with stunning frescoes and panoramic views.
Temple of Jupiter (Pompeii)
Visit the grand main temple of Pompeii, dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, dominating the north end of the Forum.
Temple of Apollo (Pompeii)
Discover one of Pompeii's oldest temples, dedicated to Apollo, with a striking bronze statue and elegant colonnade.
Temple of Isis (Pompeii)
A remarkably preserved temple to the Egyptian goddess Isis, reflecting Pompeii's cosmopolitan culture.
House of the Vettii
A luxurious Roman home famed for its erotic frescoes and exquisite interior, offering a vivid glimpse into elite Pompeian life.
Lupanar
Ancient Pompeii's most famous brothel, featuring explicit frescoes and stone beds, offering raw insight into Roman sexuality.
Pompeii
Explore the ancient Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, a UNESCO World Heritage site and archaeological treasure.
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