Nestling in Naples The city of Naples (Napoli to locals) at first glance appears tattered and unloved with its grime and rampant graffiti, but its charm takes a gripping hold along the old narrow streets bustling with activity. Round a corner and the scenery morphs into spacious squares with fine architecture; palaces, churches and castles…
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Western Europe
Pompeii – Phenomenal Ruins of Southern Italy
by Irene Butler • 6 Comments
In the realm of archeological sites, the mention of Pompeii is highly recognized around the world as the ancient city destroyed by a volcanic eruption. It is a thrill to be at the entrance, and to tick off yet another famed site from our bucket list! The scope of Pompeii is mindboggling. The ruins spread…