The forum was the economic, political, and religious center of Pompeii. At the north end, stand the ruins of the temple of Jupiter. To the west of the temple of Jupiter is the Arch of Augustus. To the east of the temple is the macellum or marketplace. Mount Vesuvius can be seen to the north of the forum.
Arch of Augustus, Temple of Jupiter, and Macellum
SOURCE: Arch of Augustus, Temple of Jupiter, and Macellum (Pompeii, Campania, Italy); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 August 2011.
Temple of Jupiter from the East
SOURCE: Temple of Jupiter from the East (Pompeii, Campania, Italy); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 August 2011.
Temple of Jupiter and Mount Vesuvius
SOURCE: Temple of Jupiter and Mount Vesuvius (Pompeii, Campania, Italy); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 August 2011.
The Author at the Forum of Pompeii
SOURCE: The Author at the Forum of Pompeii (Pompeii, Campania, Italy); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 08 August 2011.
Copyright © 2011 by Stephen J. Danko
After days of enjoying your Italian holiday vicariously I just had to say thank you. It’s been a joy to see these photos.
I enjoyed my morning jaunt through Pompeii so much; thanks for posting! What an amazing place.