About Pompeii, Italy:
Pompeii is an ancient Roman city perhaps best-known for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which preserved people, homes, temples, and artifacts under ash and pumice. The city’s rediscovery in the 18th century sparked global fascination with Roman culture, offering a vivid glimpse into life in the Roman Empire with streets, houses, frescoes, mosaics, and even casts of victims caught in their final moments.
Drawing millions of visitors annually, some of the main points of interest in Pompeii include the Forum, amphitheater, and Villa of the Mysteries. The city today is a mix of historic churches, local shops, and restaurants catering to pilgrims and tourists.
Note: Visiting requires comfortable walking shoes and sun protection due to extensive walking and sun exposure.
Catholic places of interest in Pompeii:
Most of what you see in Pompeii pre-dates Christianity, although there is one main point of interest that is a must-see:
Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario)
Traveling to Pompeii, Italy
From Naples, take the Circumvesuviana train or drive (the A3 motorway, about 30 minutes). The Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri station is near the ruins, while Pompei-Santuario station serves the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii.