Mt Vesuvius Collection

Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius behind, Campania, Italy, Europe

Mount Vesuvius seen from the ruins of Pompeii, buried in the ash flow of the eruption of AD 79, Columbus basalt lava marble and brick, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius as a dramatic backdrop

Mount Vesuvius
circa 1935: Smoke emissions from the Italian volcano Mount Vesuvius, near the Bay of Naples. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Fourth style fresco depicting Bacchus and Vesuvius volcano, From House of Centenary at Pompeii
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fourth style fresco depicting Bacchus and Vesuvius volcano. From the House of the Centenary at Pompei

Mount Vesuvius behind the ruins of the Roman resort of Herculaneum, destroyed in the eruption of AD 79 which covered the town in lava and mud, Herculaneum, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Italy, Naples, Mt Vesuvius

Italy, Naples, view of Naples, Posillipo town and Mt. Vesuvius

The Bay of Naples, c.1778 (oil on canvas)
NGW238896 The Bay of Naples, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 103.2x156.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Aerial panoramic view of Vesuvius at dawn in summer, Naples, Campania, Italy

A view of Naples and Mt Vesuvius from Castel Sant Elmo, Naples, Italy.; Naples, Italy

The ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italy, Campania, near Naples looking towards the Forum

Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD

Italy, Campania, Mediterranean sea, Tyrrhenian sea, Tyrrhenian coast, Napoli district, Peninsula of Sorrento, Sorrento, Gulf of Naples

Street in ancient Rome
Illustration of a Street in ancient Rome

The excavated Pompeii
Illustration of The excavated Pompeii

Pompeii
Illustration of Pompeii

Castel Nuovo, Napoles
Illustration of a Castel Nuovo, Napoles

Map of Environs of Naples and Mount Vesuvius 1872
Vintage engraving of Map of Environs of Naples and Mount Vesuvius 1872

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
The city of Pompeii was an ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples in the Italian region of Campania. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area

Naples and Mt. Vesuvius, Italy, Europe, Vintage photography

Morning mood with tourists on the summit Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Italy, Europe

Morning mood on the summit of Mt. Vesuvius, solidified lava from an eruption in 1944, Campania, Italy, Europe

A house in Herculaneum
A room in a building of the archeological site of Herculaneum

Sunset. Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Sunset. Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Sunset
Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Sunset
Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Sign
Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Tomb of Gens Istacidia
Herculaneum Gate West Side. Pompeii. Naples. Italy

The Forum area of Pompeii, the Roman city buried in lava near Naples city, UNESCO World Heritage List 1997, Campania region, Italy, Europe

Large theater
Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii. Naples. Italy

House of the large fountain
Pompeii. Naples. Italy

Frescoes
Caupona. Osteria della Via di Mercurio. Pompeii. Naples

Column
Roman Forum. Pompeii. Naples

France, Nantes, Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from Portici
Pierre-Jacques Volaire (ca. 1727-1802), The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from Portici

Restored buildings in Roman town buried in AD 79 by ash flows from Mount Vesuvius, in the background, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage site, Campania, Italy, Europe

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"Unveiling the Ancient Fury: Mount Vesuvius and its Impact on Pompeii" Discover the haunting remnants of a tragic past as you explore the ruins of Pompeii, forever marked by the towering presence of Mt. Vesuvius. Step back in time to witness the preserved painted murals and frescoes inside rooms at Herculaneum, an ancient Roman site in Campania, Italy. Gaze upon the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Vesuvius from within the crumbling walls of Pompeii, where this mighty volcano stands as a dramatic backdrop to a once-thriving city. Marvel at a fourth-style fresco depicting Bacchus alongside Vesuvius itself, found in the House of Centenary. Feel your heart race as you stand behind the ruins of Herculaneum's Roman resort, with Mount Vesuvius ominously looming overhead. Capture breathtaking views from Naples, Italy - where Mt. Vesuvius majestically overlooks Posillipo town and offers an enchanting panorama that stretches beyond imagination. Experience nature's grandeur with an aerial panoramic view at dawn during summer; witness how this majestic mountain dominates Campania's skyline while leaving no doubt about its dormant power. Immerse yourself in history through artistic masterpieces like "Surroundings of Vesuvius" (1875) - an oil painting on canvas that captures both beauty and destruction simultaneously. Transport yourself to 1871 with Giuseppe de Nittis' masterpiece "On slopes of Vesuvius. " This evocative oil painting portrays life near this infamous volcano, showcasing both resilience and vulnerability against nature's might. Mt. Vesuvius remains not only a geological wonder but also a symbol etched into Italian history—a testament to human endurance amidst adversity.