The city was one of the richest of the Roman era, as the testimonies present everywhere, but this "glitz" was abruptly truncated by the eruption of Vesuvius in   79 AD that buried under a pile of ash and lapilli the city. Over the years, excavations have brought to light an artistic and cultural heritage of inestimable historical value. All the beauty of the city preserved in the ashes, came to light in all its splendor and mystery. Several attractions to visit, such as the amphitheater, the brothel, the forum, the House of the Faun etc …