What is south of Pompeii?

Here is a look at some of the top destinations in Southern Italy: 10. Maratea ... From its position along the rocky Mediterranean coast to its Medieval town to its ritzy harbor, this is one of Southern Italy's top resort sites. ... A ferry leaves from here to the isle of Capri, and it is a great jumping off point for Pompeii. read more

Pompeii was the setting for the British comedy television series Up Pompeii! and the movie of the series. Pompeii also featured in the second episode of the fourth season of revived BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, named The Fires of Pompeii, which featured Caecilius as a character. read more

Following the war, Pompeii and the portion of Italy south of the Po River received Roman citizenship. Latin became the official language and Roman institutions, architecture, and culture were installed. Pompeii's Destruction . In 79 AD, the town of Pompeii and the surrounding region was home to an estimated 20,000 people. read more

By the turn of the first century A.D., the town of Pompeii, located about five miles from the mountain, was a flourishing resort for Rome’s most distinguished citizens. Elegant houses and elaborate villas lined the paved streets. read more