Visiting the excavations of Pompeii: useful tips to protect yourself against the heat

In view of the current weather warning of high temperatures, visitors are advised to:
- wear clothes made of natural fibres, that are not tight-fitting, and preferably light-coloured.
- Protect yourself with a hat and sunglasses;
- Protect your skin from sunburn with sunscreen with a high protective factor;
- Avoid visiting the archaeological site during the hottest hours of the day, especially with children and the elderly;
- Carry small bottles or flasks of water and drink even when you do not feel dehydrated. There are several public drinking water fountains inside the excavations (consult the map given out at the entrances to the park);
- Limit consumption of drinks with added sugar, coffee and alcohol;
- In case of emergency contact the Park's Medical Centre (+39 081 8575404)
The main shaded areas are listed below:
- Triangular Forum
- Necropolis of Porta Stabia
- Ambulacra of the Amphitheatre
- Portico of the Grand Palaestra
- Garden of Julia Felix
- Botanical garden (Region 8 no. 20 on the map)
- Pine forest along the viale delle ginestre (near Piazza Esedra entrance)
- Houses with roofs (House of Menander, House of the Vettii, House of the Diouscuri, House of the Golden Cupids, House of the Silver Wedding, House of the Europa Ship, the Tannery, House of Ephebus, Fullonica of Stephanus, House of the Venus in Shell, House of Octavius Quartius, Praedia of Julia Felix, House of Siricus, Villa of Diomedes, Villa of the Mysteries)
- Antiquarium