Newly restored buildings opened to the public at Pompei

As reported previously on this blog, the famed Roman archaeological site at Pompei has been focus of a major restoration project over the past three years which has not exactly proceeded according to plan.

However, Italian authorities had something celebrate this week with the unveiling of six newly restored buildings at Pompei. The buildings, which include bathhouses and intricate mosaics, were opened to the public on Christmas Eve. A slideshow featuring photos of one of the buildings, the luxurious Fullonica Stephanus Domus, have been posted here by CNN.

Already one of the most visited tourist attractions in Italy, Pompei is likely to attract even more visitors in the coming months thanks to the tangible results being achieved through the restoration process.