Madonna is planning to hire the Large Theatre at Pompeii for her birthday celebrations. The singer/songwriter will turn 66 on Friday and is reportedly planning to throw a bash at the 2,200-year-old amphitheatre in the Roman town that was smothered in volcanic ash and pumice when ­Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

La Repubblica quoted Carmine Lo Sapio, mayor of Pompeii, saying he had been contacted about the event and said: “We are ready to welcome the singer,” whilst her Italian fan club said in a Facebook post they were “preparing” for her arrival .

2,200-year-old amphitheatre is said to cost 30,000 euros to rent, although it's unclear if it would remain open to visitors during the day.{ai:summary}<p>Madonna plans to celebrate her 66th birthday at the ancient amphitheater in Pompeii, a site frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius. The local mayor is on board, promising a warm welcome for the pop icon.</p><p>Excitement brews as her Italian fan club prepares for the event. #culture</p>

Blast from the past: Madonna to head to Pompeii for birthday

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