Is Pompeii suitable for children?
If your children are interested in volcanoes, disasters, or ancient Rome, then a trip to Pompeii will be, for them, like walking into their imaginations. You have to make the call based on your own children’s interests.
What age is Pompeii for?
Pompeii, unlike the other towns in Campania founded for the most part by Greek colonists, was built by the Oscans, probably around the 9-8th century B.C., even if the evidence now available does not go back beyond the 6th century. The town developed on lava terracing formed many centuries earlier.
How many days do you need to see Pompeii?
How long does it take to tour the ruins at Pompeii? The ruins of Pompeii cover 44 square hectares, and it would take at least two full days to tour the entire park. Realistically, you can see most of the highlights in 4 hours and longer visits can be very tiring, especially on a hot day.
Are strollers allowed in Pompeii?
Don’t even consider the stroller. Leave it. Pompeii is an ancient city without strollers or even great wheelchair accessibility. I wouldn’t even bring my sturdy Bumbleride Stroller with all-terrain capabilities to the historical ruins of Pompeii.
How much is it to walk in Pompeii?
You should allow at least 3 – 4 hours for your Pompeii self guided walking tour, and you can cover quite a bit of the site in that amount of time if you’re armed with the tools and a plan. Pompeii is big enough that you could easily make a full day of visiting it.
Can you wear sandals to Pompeii?
If you are big into Birkenstocks, go ahead and wear those but keep an eye out for the uneven ground. Others swear by Merrell athletic sandals which will keep you cool while still being sturdy enough for the landscape at Pompeii.
Are backpacks allowed in Pompeii?
13. Large backpacks, umbrellas, luggage or bags (cm 30x30x15) and other bulky items are not allowed and must be left at the cloakroom (the service is free of charge).
Is Vesuvius worth seeing?
Today, Pompeii and the crater of Mount Vesuvius are both extremely popular tourist attractions in Italy and are absolutely unmissable if you’re going to be stopping anywhere near Naples on your trip.
How many escaped Pompeii?
“It was impossible to survive that eruption. Even though we calculated that 75 to 92 percent of the residents escaped the town at the first signs of the crisis, it is not possible to know how successful those fugitives were.
What to do in Pompeii?
For an overview of the archaeological area, we recommend a visit to the Antiquarium of Pompeii, a 20th century building where children and young people can, with the aid of a model equipped with image-map technology, observe the extent of the city and the locations of the main monuments.
Is Pompeii suitable for families with small children?
Among the initiatives of the Archaeological Park which are aimed at making visits more comfortable and accommodating to the needs of families with small children is the ‘ Pompeii for All’ route. This is a facilitated itinerary which allows easier access within the site for parents with prams, as well as for people with motor difficulties.
What are baby points in Pompeii?
For the little ones, Baby Points are active within the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. These are points which have been specially created to meet the needs of families with young children, in order to allow breastfeeding and nappy changing in complete peace and privacy.