Why visit the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum?

Are you in Ercolano? … then you absolutely must see the Archaeological Park which, among houses, mosaics, theaters and ships burned in an attempt to escape from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius, will take you back to 79 AD at the time of the ancient Roman Empire.

Did you know that… only a systematic excavation campaign, commissioned by the King of Naples Charles of Bourbon starting in 1738, allowed a priceless treasure to be brought to light?!

Are you still not convinced to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of ancient Herculaneum? …

And are you wondering whether to visit Herculaneum or Pompei? … This is the question that grips many tourists.

The archaeological site of Herculaneum is smaller, so the time of the visit is shorter, ideal for families with children.

Furthermore, you can dedicate the remaining part of the day to other attractions, such as Vesuvius, the sumptuous Vesuvian Villas and a walk through the alleys of the historic center or on the volcanic black sand beach near the Bourbon pier “La Favorita”.

Ercolano offers a journey into the most intimate life of its inhabitants.

Pompei is famous for its cobbled streets, majestic temples and sumptuous residences, but many wall paintings and wooden structures have been lost over the centuries.

Instead in Herculaneum the methods of burial of the town, the formation of a thick crust of rock and the lack of oxygen have “frozen” the last moments of life, preserving the urban layout and even preserving food, fabrics and furnishings.

What will strike you about Herculaneum?

• Understanding how similar the shops of the Herculaneum people were to those of today, which retain traces of the economic life of the time;
  Find out how many buildings still have second floors;
• Walk along the decumanus maximus;
• Admire the wall mosaics of the house of Neptune and Amphitrite;
• The House of High Relief of Télefo, a sculptural work in which the figures stand out noticeably from the background;
• Looking at the skeletons in the arches and being speechless;
• The burnt boat representing the last desperate attempt to escape from the ongoing eruption.

Herculaneum completes and clarifies the doubts of Pompeii. Come and discover its secrets.

Information on the opening/closing times of the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, prices, discounts, free admissions and exemptions, guided tours, and information on the Ancient Theater are available at the following link: https://ercolano.beniculturali.it/oraricontatti/

At the following link https://ercolano.coopculture.it/ you can purchase the entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Ercolano online.