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Roman baths, houses of patricians, beautiful mosaics and murals - discover the way the Romans lived from the ruins of the ancient city of Herculaneum in Italy. A famous archaeological site, Herculaneum was buried under a river of volcanic mud when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, which also destroyed Pompeii.
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Surrounded by natural beauty, the warm Mediterranean sea, idyllic islands, and the nearby ruins of Pompeii, Sorrento is a beautiful destination to enjoy those Amalfi Coast vibes and an ideal strategic base for your day trips. In fact, those day trips are easily some of the best activities to do with Sorrento as your home base.
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Sorrento is an historic coastal city in Italy's Campania region, situated 50km to the south of Naples . It is served by the international airport at Naples and can be reached by rail, road or boat. Sorrento is a good base for visiting the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, the Amalfi coast or the Roman ruins at Pompei and Ercolano.
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History of the ancient walls of Sorrento. Since pre-Roman times, Sorrento had a solid defense system ensured by its imposing walls encircling all the town, but it was just in fairly recent history that the walls took their current, partly preserved, aspect. Nowadays, we can just see a few ruins of the most ancient walls under the roadbed of.
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Fantastic Roman Ruins near Sorrento Liudmila · Follow 5 min read · Jun 23, 2016 -- One of the places I wanted to visit for years were the "Bathes of the Queen". I heard about these ruins.
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The rest of the trail walks through beautiful olive and lemon groves, ending at Roman ruins at the Bagni della Regina Giovanna and a seaside restaurant. Along the itinerary there are splendid views of Sorrento and the bay of Naples. When the route arrives near the Roman Villa there is a nice area to take a bath or simply admire the view.
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Historical HighlightsThe city, a colony of the Roman Empire, was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Completely submerged by ash and lapilli (little hot rocks), has been preserved largely i. Details » Herculaneum City 20 km away from the most famous city of Pompeii, offers an archaeological site of great historical interest.
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1. Old Town Gabriele Maltinti / Adobe Stock As you step into the historic center of Sorrento, you'll be transported back in time. The narrow streets, colorful buildings, and charming squares create a unique atmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else in Italy.
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The site is located on the Capo di Sorrento cliff where the remains of the imposing Roman villa of Pollio Felice (1st century AD) stand, one of the many built on the Sorrento Coast, a much sought-after holiday resort for wealthy Campanians, of which we have descriptions from chroniclers of the time.
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Kayak and swim in the pristine waters of Regina Giovanna's natural pool. A natural pool of emerald green water set among the ruins of a Roman villa dating back to 41-54 AD: these are the Bagni della Regina Giovanna. It is an enchanting place where history and nature come together to create a place that is truly unique.
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Sorrento ( / səˈrɛntoʊ /, Italian: [sorˈrɛnto], Neapolitan: [sorˈrɛntə]; Latin: Surrentum) is a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination, Sorrento is located on the Sorrentine Peninsula at the south-eastern terminus of the Circumvesuviana rail line, within easy access from Naples and Pompei.
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3848 Valle dei Mulini Mentnafunangann on Wikimedia (Creative Commons) The "Valle dei Mulini," or "Valley of Mills," is a verdant grouping of modern ruins nestled at the bottom of a deep Italian.
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Along Italy's famously picturesque Amalfi Coast hides Sorrento's "La Valle dei Mulini," or "Valley of Mills.". These modern ruins find their beginnings over 35,000 years ago when local eruptions created a valley-like crevice. The crevice originally hosted streams and greenery, making the location ideal for Sorrentine mills.
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Bagni della Regina Giovanna This isn't a beach in the traditional sense, but a hidden natural swimming pool, natural arch, and archeology site on the Cape of Sorrento. It's a beautiful and romantic swimming hole, surmounted by a rock arch.
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May 2, 2022 Though the ancient city of Pompeii is world famous and among the most visited sites in Italy, it was not the only city that was ravaged by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Located just nearby are four other excavated cities that are well worth a visit for a glimpse into the life and times of ancient Romans.