Pertinax Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) The Daily Telegraph informs me that a large Villa is now in the process of excavation in Amalfi, this is another very interesting find in an area noted for its history as a Roman resort for the wealthy. Not too far from Villa Jovis by boat! The house is said to be most impressive in size and appears to heve been owned by a person of note. My mistake-Positano, under the Church ,vast roof beams were found .The place is apparently very big indeed. If you lean out of the window you would be able to see the Lights in Tiberius's Villa and pop across for a light refreshment. This is a vesuvian "burial" by the way. Edited November 22, 2005 by Pertinax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 thanks pertinax for the news... ...and here is the link http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtm.../22/wpomp22.xml cheers viggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 (edited) E niente Viggen. I have placed a photo of Positano in my "sites/artifacts " album in the gallery because I love the place. If you havent been to Positano I urge you to visit for its sheer beauty, Ercolano, Oplontis, Paestum and Pompeii are not too far away. I was trying to find a hotel in Sant Agnello in the low season (next month) so I could photograph to my hearts content with few visitors about but everywhere seems to have shut down totally for winter. When I do get there -soon I hope -you will all be deluged with shots of Pompeiian interiors and graffitti .My number one aim will be to search out remains at Baiae. Neapolis and Paestum are greek colonia, Ercolano has a samnite foundation -Pompeii you all know . The road to positano/Amalfi from Sorrento/Castellmare de Stabia is one of a thousand car chases-Mr Charles Bronson in his noted cinematic vehicle "The Mechanic" drives around this area.The talented Mr Ripley was here. Escher the artist drew (literally) his inspration from the winding stairs and streets. Chez Black the restaurant right on the beach front below the Chiesa is one of the most civilised dining spots on the planet -oddly the Piazzetta on Capri (Capri Town) just a short trip across the sea is equally urbane. Edited November 23, 2005 by Pertinax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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