Herculaneum​

​​The Herculaneum Archaeological Park is located around 10 km from Naples city in the Metropolitan City of Naples province.

Since 1997 it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with the nearby archaeological sites of Pompeii and Villa Oplontis. The park opens every day from 08:30, closing at 19:30 in the evening.
In 79 AD, the prosperous city of Herculaneum (known as "Ercolano" in Italian) was overcome by the pyroclastic flows from Mount Vesuvius which partially buried the city. However, unlike at Pompeii, the burial at Herculaneum was deep enough so that may of the taller buildings remained unharmed and to this day much of the city is visible and intact.

The site provides a fascinating walk through history and a chance to understand how ancient man lived by wandering through one of its finest cities that has been almost frozen in time.
​​​​​Opening-times:

​Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 19:30
Prices: 

​Adults: €11
​​Category: Archaeological Sites of Italy

Comune: Naples

Region: Campania

Province: Metropolitan City of Naples

Nearest train station: ​​Ercolano Scavi

Close by: ​Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Villa Oplontis, Stabiae

Recommended accommodation: Hotel ​Herculaneum (450 metres)
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata

​Year: 1997

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