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Bookmark or Share- Vesuvius | Facts, Location, & Eruptions | BritannicaMount Vesuvius (Vesuvio), active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for its eruption in 79 CE that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Scientific study of the volcano began in the late 18th century. Read here to learn more about Mount Vesuvius.
- Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD - WikipediaEruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buried the Roman settlements of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and Stabiae. Of the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, a major stratovolcano in Southern Italy, the best-known is its eruption in 79 AD, [2][3] which was one of the deadliest in history.
- Pompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, & Facts | BritannicaPompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, that was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The circumstances of its destruction preserved Pompeii’s remains as a unique document of Greco-Roman life. Learn more about Pompeii, including its history and excavations.
- How to Visit Mt Vesuvius: by Car, Bus & Tours (+Useful Info & Tips)Complete guide to visiting Mt Vesuvius volcano near Naples, Italy. Information on getting there, parking, best tours, tickets & useful tips.
- Mount Vesuvius - Tours and Day Trips to Vesuvius - Visit PompeiiThe whole of the Mount Vesuvius National Park is both beautiful and productive, dotted with small farms and wineries planted with heirloom varietals boasting a unique terroir. Visiting the crater is a must, and tourists from across the globe climb the path each year to peer into its depths.
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