Pompeii, climbs on the roof of the Central Baths to take a selfie. Investigation opened by the Superintendency


At Pompeii Archaeological Park on August Ferragosto day, a young tourist decided to take a selfie by climbing onto the roof of the Central Baths. The Superintendence investigates.

While visiting the Pompeii Archaeological Park, a young tourist, whose identity is not yet known, climbed onto the roof of the Central Baths to take a selfie. The incident happened on August bank holiday, and the tourist in turn was photographed. The image was spread on social media, going viral and triggering criticism, as the young woman broke the Park’s regulations that prohibit leaning and sitting on the monuments of the archaeological site.

The Superintendence opened an investigation to trace the woman’s identity.

Pompeii, climbs on the roof of the Central Baths to take a selfie. Investigation opened by the Superintendency
Pompeii, climbs on the roof of the Central Baths to take a selfie. Investigation opened by the Superintendency


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