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Southern Italy for Kids
Southern Italy brims with world-famous archaeological sites, museums and other heritage
treasures. But while Pompeian frescoes might thrill mum or dad, a youngster unversed in
the wonders of history and art might not be quite as keen. Children's history topics about
the places you visit can help bring these sights to life. Suddenly, those old ruins become the
scene of heroic battles, mythical creatures or a blockbuster apocalypse.
Remember to keep the pace low key, punctuating museum visits with plenty of gelato
stops. Always make a point of asking staff members at tourist offices if they know of any
special family activities, and get out into southern Italy's incredible countryside for some
active fun.
Discounted admission for children is available at most Italian tourist attractions, though
age limits can vary. Most government-run museums and archaeological sites offer free
entry to EU citizens under the age of 18, though some staffers may extend this discount to
all under 18s, despite the official 'EU-only' policy.
For more information and ideas, see Lonely Planet's
Travel with Children
, the superb
website
www.italiakids.com
, or the more general
www.travelwithyourkids.com
.
