- Parco Acheologico di Ercolano - Visiting The Ruins of Herculaneum
As opposed to Pompeii, it’s possible to visit all of Herculaneum in just a few hours. The archaeological park is ideal stop for those who have limited time but want to experience the thrill of walking in the footsteps of the ancient Romans!
Herculaneum has been preserved like no other site in the world, not even nearby Pompeii. The city was buried beneath 16 meters of ash and mud during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and this layer of detritus saved two-story domus homes with the internal architecture and dcor intact, including features in wood and marble, decorations, jewelry, and even organic remains like food, providing a unique view into the daily lives of the ancient population of Herculaneum.
- 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Herculaneum entrance fees
- tips
The city of Herculaneum bears the name of the legendary Greek deity Hercules. As per Dionysius of Halicarnassus’s narrative, Hercules paved the foundation of the city in 1243 BC. However, historical research proposes that the city’s founding can instead be attributed to the Oscans or the Etruscans in the 7th century BC, with its overtaking by the Samnites occurring in the 5th century BC.
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