Naples Day 3 – A Sunny Day Pompeii and Beyond 晴朗的一天，探索庞贝古城及周边

1月 5, 2025

Today started with perfect weather. From the balcony of our B&B, we could see the majestic Mount Vesuvius standing tall in the distance. After a leisurely breakfast under the morning sun, we headed off to Pompeii.

今天的天气格外晴朗。从我们民宿的阳台上，可以清晰地看到远处巍峨的维苏威火山。清晨，我们在阳光下悠闲地享用了早餐，随后出发前往庞贝古城。

Traveling from Naples to Pompeii is incredibly convenient. We took a train, and while the ticket price has risen from €2.8 last year to €3.3 this year, it remains affordable. Jie purchased entry tickets online for €23 each, only to discover upon arrival that we still needed to queue to exchange them. Meanwhile, buying tickets on-site costs only €18! A word of advice: do not buy tickets online in advance—it’s a bit of a rip-off. Thankfully, we saved money by skipping the paid audio guide. Instead, we downloaded the free Pompei Visit App, which provided excellent audio guidance with just a pair of earphones. This made up for the €5 we “lost.”

从那不勒斯前往庞贝古城非常方便。我们搭乘火车，票价从去年的2.8欧涨到了今年的3.3欧。杰哥提前在网上购买了每张23欧的门票，但到了古城遗址门口却发现仍需排队换票，而直接现场买票只需18欧！因此，千万不要提前在网上买票，真的有点“上当”。所幸，我们没有额外花钱购买语音导览，而是下载了免费的 Pompei Visit App，戴上耳机就能听到非常棒的语音解说，总算找回了被骗的5欧心理平衡。

Pompeii, buried by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in AD 79, is remarkably well-preserved. We spent three fascinating hours exploring the ruins.

庞贝古城是公元79年维苏威火山喷发时被火山灰掩埋的城市，保存得极为完整。我们在这里游览了3个小时。

Exiting through another gate, we found ourselves in Pompeii’s modern city—a vibrant contrast to the ancient ruins. The streets are wide, clean, and filled with boutiques, and the stunning cathedral added to the charm. After a brief stroll, we took the train from Pompeii to Montesanto in Naples.

从古城的另一扇门出来，我们来到了庞贝新城。这里与古遗址形成了鲜明对比，街道宽敞整洁，精品店林立，一座非常漂亮的大教堂更增添了魅力。短暂逛了一会后，我们搭乘火车返回那不勒斯的Montesanto。

Montesanto is a great spot to enjoy panoramic views of Naples. Although Castel Sant’Elmo, a 14th-century fortress, had already closed, the scenic night view made the visit worthwhile. We then walked to the chic Vomero district, a stark contrast to Naples’ historic center. Clean streets, modern buildings, and upscale shops create a completely different vibe.

Montesanto 是俯瞰那不勒斯全景的绝佳地点。虽然14世纪的圣埃尔莫城堡（Castel Sant’Elmo）已关门，但美丽的夜景让这次参观依旧值得。之后，我们步行来到高雅的 Vomero 街区，这里干净整洁，与老城区形成了鲜明对比，街道两旁是现代化建筑和高档商店。

For dinner, we chose a traditional trattoria in Vomero and enjoyed a classic Neapolitan pizza. As the birthplace of pizza, Naples has a deep connection to this world-famous dish. Created in the 18th century, the original pizza was made with simple ingredients: fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Its humble origins have since evolved into a global culinary icon.

Since we had a late lunch, we decided not to order two pizzas for dinner. Instead, we opted for a grilled swordfish dish, which provided high-quality protein and was perfectly cooked. Despite trying to limit our carb intake, we couldn’t resist dessert. The strawberry tart, topped with vibrant wild strawberries, was simply irresistible and the perfect sweet ending to our meal.

晚餐我们选择了Vomero的一家传统Trattoria，品尝了一顿经典的那不勒斯披萨。作为披萨的发源地，那不勒斯与这道世界闻名的美食有着深厚的渊源。18世纪时，披萨在这里诞生，以简单的番茄、奶酪和罗勒为主料，从一种普通的街头食物逐渐演变成全球美食的象征。

因为午餐吃得比较晚，晚餐我们没有点两个披萨，而是选择了一份烤剑鱼，鱼肉鲜嫩多汁，提供了优质的蛋白质补充。虽说我们尽量控制碳水摄入，但看到菜单上的草莓塔时，还是忍不住点了一份。塔顶装饰着森林小草莓，酸甜平衡，实在太诱人了，为我们的晚餐画上了完美的句号。