Pompeii large steps

[nanatink]

In my search I was reading that each step at Pompeii are very high to climb. I would really like to go but if they are as high as bolders, I may have to reconsider.

 

How high are they?

Is it a steep climb of steps?

Anyone have pictures?

[Fblack]

The curbs and steps are not that bad. The highest maybe 12" to 16" at most. They had higher curbs because the streets were used to catch rain water. Try this.

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_01.jpg

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_03.jpg

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_05.jpg

[lisiamc]

The steps aren't horribly high, about a foot or so, like fblack said. You will probably have to do quite a bit of stepping up and stepping down, though. I found the road hard to walk on because of the uneven stones, so I had to step on and off the walkways at every intersection of streets.

 

Lisa

[Hlitner]

i agree with the others. The problem many have at Pompeii are that the walking is over a very uneven surface and it can get very hot inside the ruins where there is very little shelter. In cases where there might be a very big step, there would almost always be an alternative pathway.

 

Hank

[CathyCruises]

Of all the things to worry about on a Mediterranean cruise, this is not one of them. Maybe a bit higher than normal but absolutely nothing 'to write home about'!

 

Cathy

[nanatink]

Thanks to all. Even though it looks a little rugged I think I just might give it a try.

[Koshlong]

Super pictures! I've never seen Pompeii from that angle. Now I'm looking forward to it even more. But I definitely will NOT wear sandals!

[GSPLover]

The curbs and steps are not that bad. The highest maybe 12" to 16" at most. They had higher curbs because the streets were used to catch rain water. Try this.

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_01.jpg

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_03.jpg

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_05.jpg

 

I've got almost the same photos. Also have a couple with the ruts in them.

 

One of the stories that I've heard was that they flooded the streets to clean them. Sounds possible. If so, where did the water come from?

[swalm22]

A good alternative could be Herculaneum which are not so crowded then Pompei and easy to walk its also better preserve. There is also a wonderful virtual museum and it’s closer to the port. We visit last year and made a flashmovie you can see on our blog.:) http://mycruise.blogdns.com

[cberge]

Thanks to all. Even though it looks a little rugged I think I just might give it a try.

Let me say this..if I can do it anyone can do it..please trust me on this:D

[texancruzer]

One of the stories that I've heard was that they flooded the streets to clean them. Sounds possible. If so, where did the water come from?

 

Remember - Pompeii used to be a port city.....with the water right next to the city. Vesuvius and time filled in the area that now seperates it from the water. That is why it took so long to find the ruins - they knew it was a seaside city and where they found it was much further inland. Our private guide showed us where the water came to and where the dock tie-ups were for the ships/boats. I am sure they must have used salt water to flood the streets and clean them. Guide also told us that the streets were also the sewers....hence the crossing stones to walk on to cross the street. Placed just so a cart/chariot wheels could fit in between. Smart people. The ruts were from the wheels hitting the same spot over a long period of time.

 

Wow....guess I learned more than I thought...... that private guide was worth the extra $$$$ :)

[CintiPam]

Remember - Pompeii used to be a port city.....with the water right next to the city. Vesuvius and time filled in the area that now seperates it from the water. That is why it took so long to find the ruins - they knew it was a seaside city and where they found it was much further inland. Our private guide showed us where the water came to and where the dock tie-ups were for the ships/boats. I am sure they must have used salt water to flood the streets and clean them. Guide also told us that the streets were also the sewers....hence the crossing stones to walk on to cross the street. Placed just so a cart/chariot wheels could fit in between. Smart people. The ruts were from the wheels hitting the same spot over a long period of time.

 

Wow....guess I learned more than I thought...... that private guide was worth the extra $$$$ :)

 

texancruzer, brava, brava!!:)

[Alter Ego]

The Royal Caribbean tour to Pompeii is noted as strenuous - apparently there are a lot of steps getting up to see the city (?) My mother is 76 and has some mobility issues. But, we can go slower.

 

Did anyone else find this to be a problem? Sounds like this thread is specifically talking about walking in the city and not necessarily getting there. Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

(Sorry - this is my first post! I hope this works!)

[Hlitner]

Getting into the ruins is quite simple and does not involve a lot of steps, but there are steps at some of the entrances (there are several entrances to the ruins). However, it is strenuous in that the tours through the ruins involve walking a long distance (we are talking perhaps 2 miles)

 

Hank

[sailaway5]

The curbs and steps are not that bad. The highest maybe 12" to 16" at most. They had higher curbs because the streets were used to catch rain water. Try this.

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_01.jpg

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_03.jpg

 

http://www.thinctanc.co.uk/photography/images/pompeii_05.jpg

 

Great pictures. Thank you so much for sharing.

[tokyo]

http://stretfordender.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album04

 

 

For those less mobile the uneven surface could be a problem.

[mari10]

http://stretfordender.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album04

 

 

For those less mobile the uneven surface could be a problem.

Great Pictures, thanks for sharing.

I can't wait to see it up close and personal.

Mari

[CintiPam]

http://stretfordender.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album04

 

 

For those less mobile the uneven surface could be a problem.

 

I just viewed your lovely Pompeii slideshow. I will be there in two months, and your wonderful pictures have made me even more excited about our visit!

[tokyo]

Happy to see you like the photo's. We had a great time and found it very interesting.

 

It's a silly thing to say, but don't forget to take a bottle of water with you. It can be very hot and a sip of water will help make those steps not so high :rolleyes:

[texancruzer]

texancruzer, brava, brava!!:)

 

Deep.......long...... bow :D lol

[arlenez]

A good alternative could be Herculaneum which are not so crowded then Pompei and easy to walk its also better preserve. There is also a wonderful virtual museum and it’s closer to the port. We visit last year and made a flashmovie you can see on our blog.:) http://mycruise.blogdns.com

 

Hi:

 

Your movie is fabulous. Do you mind me asking what program you used to create it.

 

Thanks & regards,

Arlene

[Kathy130]

Great pictures. I, too, can't wait to see it this summer in person!!

[beyoung]

The only real obsticles are the stepping stones in the middle of the streets but you don't have to walk on them really you can go around them. One thing if you are going when it is hot bring an umbrella for shade as there is none there and it was VERY warm last year. Definately worth it but hot hot hot!

[swalm22]

Hi:

 

Your movie is fabulous. Do you mind me asking what program you used to create it.

 

Thanks & regards,

Arlene

Arlene,

 

Thank's for your compliments, I made this flasmovie with MAGIX Photos on CD & DVD Delux.

[nanatink]

Thanks everyone. When you really want to go someplace, and others suggest it is not recommended for someone with limited mobility. One likes to know before they go and judge for themselves if they think they can do an excursion. For me I can walk a couple of miles. It is my balance that is a big problem. A gentle hold onto my husbands arm is all I need to steady my way.