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Archaeology in Italy - Guide to Visiting Italian Archaeological Sites

There are many well preserved, ancient archaeological sites to visit in Italy. Look for Roman, Greek, and Etruscan ruins, the most famous of which might be Pompeii, Paestum, and Tarquinia. Visitors guides to Italian archeology online.
Ancient Pompeii - A Visitor's Guide
Get a brief history of Pompeii, and information on how to get to the excavations.
Ancient Pompeii Photo Gallery
Take a virtual visit through pictures of the ruins of Pompeii.
Pompeii at Night
Do you know that you can now wander the archaeological site of Pompeii and take in a sound and light show at night? This article has all the details, including a link to advance ticket sales.
Paestum - Visitors Guide to the Magna Grecia Site in Campania
The main reason to come to Paestum is to see the most complete Doric temples in Italy. Near Naples, you can visit by bus or train
Paestum Photo Gallery.
See the Paestum temples and the rest of the ruins through out pictures.
A Roman Gazetteer
See many pictures of the Roman influence thoughout the world on this site.

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