In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius lie the ruins of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Located merely 26 kilometers from Naples, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is easy to reach via public transportation and filled with lots to see and uncover. If you’re in the area and want to see the unearthed ruins with your own eyes, here’s everything you need to know about how to get to Pompeii and what to see there!