Yes, it was a vacation destination, in fact, for Roman elites during the summer months. The climate was cooler there, and there were far fewer people. read more
Pompeii wasn’t irrelevant, it was a huge shock to the Roman world when it was destroyed. Pompeii was in an area that Rome’s rich and famous built their holiday homes. read more
History >> Ancient Rome. The city of Pompeii was a major resort city during the times of Ancient Rome. However, in 79 AD, disaster struck the city when it was buried under 20 feet of ash and debris from the eruption of the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius. read more