View on the south side of the Forum in Pompeii, between 1890 and 1905, with Mount Vesuvius in the background. The forum was the main hub of the city with the most important public buildings of administration, trade and worship. In comparison with the old picture, it is noticeable that some columns appear to have been re-erected later and some structures have been restored. Pompeii has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997 and receives 2.5 million visitors annually.
View on the south side of the Forum in Pompeii, between 1890 and 1905, with Mount Vesuvius in the background. The forum was the main hub of the city with the most important public buildings of administration, trade and worship.
In comparison with the old picture, it is noticeable that some columns appear to have been re-erected later and some structures have been restored. Pompeii has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997 and receives 2.5 million visitors annually.