Entrance to the Palaestra Grande
Greek colonists took cultural control of Pompeii in the sixth century B.C. One of
the many Greek-influenced structures in the city was the Palaestra Grande -
essentially an excercise area. The largest open space in town, the palaestra would
have been a gathering site for athletics, relaxation, and pleasure.
![[Brick entrance gate with open space behind.]](palenter.gif)
Hop the fence with me and come inside to the palaestra's
interior.
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