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Naples, Italy: Pompeii Archaeological Site and More with Fiorella Squillante

Naples, Italy: Pompeii Archaeological Site and More with Fiorella Squillante


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Context's Before You Go online seminars are designed for travelers looking to enhance their in-person experiences at famous landmark destinations in cities around the world.

Join this seminar as we journey into one of the world's most popular, and most important archaeological sites. Pompeii is one of the few places in the world where ancient civilization reveals itself so vividly. Away from the crowds, we have designed this virtual learning experience to complement the Context Pompeii Full Day Excursion.

During our virtual walk through the ruins, we will travel along the main streets and the narrow alleyways of this astonishing site which was buried by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. Together we will explore some of the houses, shops, and civic buildings which clearly demonstrate the everyday life in this lively town built between the volcano and the sea. With the luxury of exploring Pompeii without the millions of visitors walking the basalt streets of this UNESCO site every day, we will notice the similarities between life in ancient Pompeii and modern-day life. 

Art, architecture, food, and local customs will be the cornerstones of this virtual experience. We'll provide answers to frequently asked questions as well as leave time for participants to ask their own as the discussion progresses. We will learn about the excavations beginning in the 18th century in addition to those being done today, illustrating perfectly preserved artifacts and the remains of the victims of the devastating eruption. 

From Pompeii, we’ll travel north into Naples to virtually visit the extraordinary Archaeological Museum, an elegant building displaying those hidden gems buried in volcanic debris for centuries. Here the lively culture and opulence of Pompeii and its suburban villas will be revealed through the frescoes, mosaics, and objects of sophisticated interior design exhibited in the rooms and halls of the museum. 

Led by a Naples guide, this conversation will provide a foundation upon which to build a future trip to Naples Archaeological Museum and Pompeii Archaeological Site. 

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Fiorella Squillante holds a degree in modern languages and art history, a post-graduate course in education and didactics and a master-course in exhibition design. She is a specialist in art history and Neapolitan culture and art. She works with the main museums of Naples as a member of the education department. She also works closely with Friends of Museums from abroad. Fiorella is the president of the cultural association “Fine Arts”, which organizes private viewings and themed routes in Naples and Campania, and visits to stately homes and private collections. She writes about Naples and Campania for a popular guide book and is the author of “Naples in 3 Days”, a guide to Neapolitan art and architecture and a book for children and teenagers called “Pompeii is Cool!“.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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D.F. (San Francisco, US)
Excellent

Excellent presentation packed with information and great graphics and photos. Well organized. Fiorella did a great job.

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Barbara Flynn (Ypsilanti, US)

She was great and I loved the whole video.

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L.E. (Riverhead, US)
Excellent presentation: I'm much better prepared for my visit now

Exceptional presentation. I fully appreciated Fiorella's desire to pack in as much information as she was able. My hope is to visit this site without going crazy or feeling like I have missed something important. I feel better equipped now.

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J.P. (Anchorage, US)
Superb!

Excellent presentation!

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M.D. (Austin, US)
Very informative virtual tour of Pompeii

Fiorella packed a great deal into 90 minutes!! She covered the history of Pompeii and the various excavations and showed many slides to help us picture the lifestyle of the area’s inhabitants.

Customer Reviews

Based on 10 reviews
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D
D.F. (San Francisco, US)
Excellent

Excellent presentation packed with information and great graphics and photos. Well organized. Fiorella did a great job.

B
Barbara Flynn (Ypsilanti, US)

She was great and I loved the whole video.

L
L.E. (Riverhead, US)
Excellent presentation: I'm much better prepared for my visit now

Exceptional presentation. I fully appreciated Fiorella's desire to pack in as much information as she was able. My hope is to visit this site without going crazy or feeling like I have missed something important. I feel better equipped now.

J
J.P. (Anchorage, US)
Superb!

Excellent presentation!

M
M.D. (Austin, US)
Very informative virtual tour of Pompeii

Fiorella packed a great deal into 90 minutes!! She covered the history of Pompeii and the various excavations and showed many slides to help us picture the lifestyle of the area’s inhabitants.