Orto dei Fuggiaschi

The Orto dei Fuggiaschi, or Garden of the Fugitives, is a historic site in Pompeii that showcases the tragic events of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The garden features plaster casts of the bodies of 13 people, including families with children, who died while trying to escape the eruption. The site is a poignant reminder of the devastating effects of the disaster and provides a unique glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in Pompeii. Visitors can see the plaster casts and explore the garden, which is situated near the Large Palaestra and the Porta Nocera gate