Tag: UNESCO
Herculaneum
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the lava, heat, ash and smoke destroyed a city, killing its residents and burying the city under 20 m of ash. That description brings to mind Pompeii, the extremely famous site that was a must-stop for well-heeled 17th […]
The Dying City
I don’t know who first called Civita di Bagnoregio “The Dying City“, but that name certainly grabs your attention. I know that when I first heard about it, I certainly took notice. For about one year I’ve been sending notes to Pete saying “Hey, […]
