🏛️ Step Inside the Story: "Back to Pompeii" Immmersive Experience & Social
Details
Time: 3:45 PM (Meeting) for the 4:00 PM Entry Slot
Location: Tour & Taxis (Shed 4 bis), Brussels
đź‘‹ Important: Members Event
This meetup is organized for members of Sunday Vacations.
- Already a member? Great! Skip to the ticket section below.
- Not a member yet? We’d love to have you! Membership starts at just €5 / year.
👉 https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership
The Experience: Don't Just See History, Live It
We aren't just going to look at artifacts in glass cases. We are going to walk through history.
This exhibition is a "narrative journey." Instead of dry facts, you will step onto a massive 1,200m² physical reconstruction of Pompeii's streets. You will enter the shops, visit the taverns, and walk through a Roman home, all while an audio story guides you through the daily life of a family in 79 AD.
It’s the closest we can get to time travel-feeling the atmosphere of the city right before everything changed.
Why Pompeii is the "Holy Grail" 🌋
Pompeii is special because it is a time capsule. The volcanic ash didn't just destroy the city; it froze it. It preserved wooden furniture, loaves of bread, and even the graffiti on the walls, giving us a rare, unfiltered look at how ordinary people actually lived.
đź’° Insider Details: Coins in the Ashes
Keep your eyes open for these fascinating details we’ll be looking for:
- The "Menu" on the Wall: Look for the tavern graffiti that lists wine prices: "Drink for 1 coin, better wine for 2, the best for 4." It’s a direct link to the inflation and daily life of the time.
- The Fugitive's Purse: We'll see the story of a man found clutching 20 silver denarii—his life savings, grabbed in a panic before he tried to flee.
- Red Gold: Notice how some gold coins look reddish? That’s not rust. It’s a permanent chemical change caused by the intense heat of the pyroclastic flow.
The Agenda
- 3:45 PM: Meet at the entrance of Shed 4 bis (Tour & Taxis). Join the WhatsApp group by sending me a message to +32 483 464 469
- 4:00 PM: Enter the exhibition together (Strict entry slot!).
- 5:30 PM: Post-Expo Social: After the history, comes the community. We will head next door to the Gare Maritime Food Market to grab a drink, debate our favorite parts of the exhibit, and enjoy the evening together.
🎟️ How to Join (2 Steps)
Since this is a self-booked event, please follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Get your Community Membership
Ensure your membership is active via the link at the top of this description.
Step 2: Buy your Exhibition Ticket
- Booking Link: https://tickets.expo-pompeii.com/en/appointment/9
- Select Date: 18/01/26
- Select Time: 4:00 PM
- Note: Ensure you select "Back to Pompeii" at Tour & Taxis (NOT Brussels Expo).
Step 3: RSVP Here
Once you have your ticket, please RSVP "Yes" on this page so we know to look for you!
Getting There
- Address: Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels.
- Transport: Free shuttle from North Station, or bus lines 14, 20, 57, 86, 88.
See you in Ancient Rome! 🍇
