Herculaneum - Wikipedia Herculaneum[a] is an ancient Roman town located in the modern-day comune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy Herculaneum was buried under a massive pyroclastic flow in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
Herculaneum | History, Archeology, Papyri, Facts | Britannica Herculaneum, ancient city of 4,000–5,000 inhabitants in Campania, Italy It lay 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Naples, at the western base of Mount Vesuvius, and was destroyed—together with Pompeii, Torre Annunziata, and Stabiae —by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 ce
11 Things To Know Before You Visit The Herculaneum Ruins Planning a day trip to the Herculaneum ruins? In this guide we’ve shared the essential context and practical travel advice, from the historical background and advice on transport connections, to tips on tickets, tours, and its unmissable places, you’ll find everything you need to visit Herculaneum
Herculaneum - World History Encyclopedia Herculaneum, located on the Bay of Naples, was a Roman town which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE Like its neighbour Pompeii, the town
Herculaneum - Opening hours, tickets how to get there A UNESCO world heritage site, Herculaneum is better preserved than Pompeii The city’s houses, baths, taverns, temples and figures are undamaged; therefore, visitors will get a real sense of the splendour of this Roman city
Parco Archelogico di Ercolano Culture without barriers: the Herculaneum Archaeological Park increasingly inclusive Technology and hospitality for children with autism Chiusura lunedì 9 giugno 2025 – Cardo IV settentrionale e Domus del Bel Cortile e di Nettuno e Anfitrite dalle ore 12:00 alle 19:30
A Guide to Visiting Herculaneum (Including Highlights) Herculaneum is one of Europe’s most evocative and best preserved archaeological sites You can reach it in less than half an hour from Naples, and the place feels alive with history Here’s everything you need to know about Herculaneum, including the top things to see, how to get there, and how long to stay
The other Pompeii: The incredible archaeological finds of Herculaneum Herculaneum vanished in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman town beneath extremely hot volcanic flows Long overshadowed by nearby Pompeii, the site offers some of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries ever made