Pompeii [antikvár]

Welcome to Pompeii As you set out on this Pompeian "magical mystery tour I would like to extend a cordial and hospitable welcome, especially since so many of you have come from far away to see the wonders of Pompeii. Sightseeing in a city often referred to as the "dead city" wight evofce feelings of melancholy or perhaps a kind of religious awe in some. Yet contrary to your expectations, as follow this guide step by step through the excavations, soon come to realize that Pompeii is far from dead, a/zve, fascinating, everc /w// of delightful surprises - ?fespite the fact the sometimes you are harshly reminded of the brutal tragedy that destroyed (and at the same time preserved!) the city. We have done our best to plan a well-organized tour for you, making your visit effortless and informative. Our objective has been to tell you all about the excavations right down to the tiniest detail, while at the same time avoiding overly technical archeological terminology. Rather, your sightseeing should be a pleasure and you should come away with a clear picture of what Pompeii's art and architecture is all about. In short, we are trying, through our description of life in Pompeii, to have you participate in the life-style of people who lived 2000 years ago. And we are sure that, when all is said and done, you will discover how in many ways it was not so different from our own. THE PUBLISHER