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1. RE: If you've only got a day...
Apr 27 2008, 1:40 PM EDT
"I'm going to be on a cruise that docks in Naples - if I had to choose one site to visit, which would you recommend - Pompeii or Herculaneum?"I'd go for Herculaneum - you can see everything in about 3-4 hours and you get a good impression of what life was like. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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2. RE: If you've only got a day...
Apr 29 2008, 9:36 AM EDT
If you've got time, try to squeeze in both (they are both on the same rail line). Herculaneum is much more compact, but for a true idea of scale you should also see Pompeii for an idea of the public areas (forum, temples, etc).
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3. RE: If you've only got a day...
Nov 4 2008, 8:32 PM EST
I've only been to the Pompeii site, but I can definitely say it's unmissable. It's very well presented; you get a good idea of Roman life, their supreme organisation and planning, and also the distinction of how the different classes lived. The Pompeii tour was definitely the highlight of a recent holiday to Rome. Keep an eye out for the 'pubs' - those Romans clearly enjoyed their social boozing! The wall paintings look very fresh and dare I say 'modern', overall it's an amazing experience.
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4. RE: If you've only got a day...
Jan 26 2009, 11:56 AM EST
Herculaneum over Pompeii anyday. Tour guide was excellant and very well informed. Well worth the time and money.
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5. RE: If you've only got a day...
Mar 6 2009, 10:33 PM EST
You must see Pompeii first. Then if you have time visit Herculaneum
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6. RE: If you've only got a day...
Mar 16 2009, 4:30 AM EDT
I'd say Pompeii, if only for the reason that the excavations there have uncovered far more than Herculaneum. I was there about thirty years ago and I imagine more has been uncovered since my visit. Visiting Pompeii will give you a much better overview of Roman life in that time. However if time is really short, Herculaneum would, I think be the better bet as it is a more compact area.
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