We, Pompei

Once home to more than 20,000 people, Pompeii provides an incredible glimpse into the daily lives of ancient Romans. More than any other ancient site that we've visited, Pompeii gives the visitor a sense of a real city--complete with main drags, shops, restaurants, ancient spas, and even a brothel or two. While most of the sculptures and the best mosaics and wall frescoes have been moved to the Archeological Museum in Naples, the site still reveals deep beauty. It's also like a big advertisement for the Roman lifestyle--those people knew how to live! Rich and poor coexisting together in one city, enjoying food, wine, and spas, and brothels (not recommended for the contemporary citizen).