Pompeii [antikvár]

Welcome to Pompeii I should like to ojfer you a cordial and hospitable welcome, then to thank you for having made the journey here ajter having seen the ivonders of Naples and its environs. You have come from a city and places ichere Nature and art have completely enthralléd you, so it is understandable if you come to Pompeii in another frame of mind, with much curiosity and perhaps even with sodness. Visiting the so-called dead city , the unearthed city, can evoke a feeling of sadness and of religious awe; however, contrary to all your expectations, following step by step the guide which we have written for you, you ill realize, almost magically, that the city is alive, fascinating, full of unexpecied surprises, even if sometimes jou are reminded harshly of the Pompeian tragedy. We have tried to make your visit quicker and easier, and to explain the excavations even in the smallest particulars, especially in regard to the archeological terminology, the variety of the painting and architectural styles, and with the description of the civic, religious and domestic customs we hope to have made you familiar with those far-off times. We trust we have succeeded in this aim, and when you leave the archeological boundaries which for a few hours have made you most welcome guests of ancient Pompeii, we are sure that you will keep our guide as a pleasant souvenir of Pompeii, Naples and Italy. THE EDITOR