This is from our return trip from Rome , we stopped by to see the ruins by Pompeii. We went to a place that was preserved much better. Recommended by Sorella Waddoups

 The city we drive through had waves in the sidewalks, each city has their own design on the sidewalks, they designs just the main roads. Those are square pegs of black and white marble

 Just to show the difference this is Crotone's sidewalks yellow lined brick-- so we have made it to OZ!

 This is the entrance to the City of Herculaneum. 

 Some of the roofs you see  are new, they help protect the ruins from the weather.

 We arrived one minute past the closing time and they would not sell us tickets so we will have to go back. but what you can see were pictures taken from a walkway that over looks the city.

 This gives an idea of how high we are and how much volcanic material is still down there.

 Red Marble that is still there.

 Mount Vesuvius spilled out back in 79 A.D. and covered Pompeii and other cities, one of which is Herculaneum. The city was covered by meters of ash and sealed so completely that organic material survived. Much of the city is still under ash today. The area is famous for their tomatoes, they say the ash in the soil lends a richer taste.

 Entrance

 Walkway down to the ticket office. The left side is almost completely covered .

 How can you not love this puppy!

Yep more of their sidewalks. I just can't believe the time , cost, and endless man hours it takes to make these sidewalks!