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Archaeological Site
· Ercolano
· 16 m
Ancient Herculaneum, located below the modern city, is an archaeological site of great importance, along with Pompeii and Oplonti. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
According to legend, Herculaneum (whose Latin name is Herculaneum) was founded by the hero Hercules. From a historical point of view there is no certain information, however, it was probably founded by the Oscans in the 12th century B.C. or by the Etruscans between the 10th and 8th centuries B.C. During the Roman period it became a resort for the aristocratic class and was expanded with a basilica, baths and a theater.
In 79 AD it was affected, like other nearby cities, by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius. Unlike Pompeii, Herculaneum was not hit by the rain of ash and lapilli, but was instead hit by high-temperature pyraclastic flows, which completely covered it.
Excavations began in the 18th century, but suffered many interruptions because of the risk of collapse of the buildings above and the discovery of Pompeii. They restarted in 1924, bringing to light four of the twenty hectares that made up the ancient city. Today, many of Herculaneum's artifacts are housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, but remains of furniture, charred wood, and partitions can still be seen in the houses of the ancient city.
Opening times
16/03 to 14/10: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry 6 p.m.; you must leave the archaeological area by 7 p.m.)
From 15/10 to 15/03: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.; you must leave the archaeological area by 4:40 p.m.)
Closed on: January 1 and December 25
Hours always updated on the official website of the archaeological park
Price:
Full price: € 13.00
Reduced (18-25 years): € 2.00
Free ticket for children under 18 in possession of an identity document, Italian teachers in possession of appropriate documentation issued by the educational institution (model prepared by the Ministry of Education, University and Research) together with a valid identity document, EU students and teachers of the Academy of Fine Arts and faculties of Architecture, Art History, Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Archaeology by showing the certificate of enrollment for the a.a. in progress, journalists with badges, employees of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, handicapped persons and one accompanying person.
More information on the official website of the archaeological park
Public transport
By train:
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Trenitalia Naples-Salerno train, Portici-Ercolano stop, then take one of the following ANM buses:
line 5: Portici (Piazza San Pasquale) - Ercolano (via Vesuvio)
line 176: Portici (Piazza San Pasquale) - Herculaneum (via Cook)
line 177: Portici (piazza San Pasquale) - S. Sebastiano al V. (piazza Belvedere)
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From April to October the Campania Express fast tourist train from Naples to Sorrento operates, stopping at both Herculaneum and Pompeii.
By Circumvesuviana:
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Naples-Sorrento line; stop Ercolano Scavi
- Naples-Torre Annunziata-Poggiomarino line; stop Ercolano Scavi
By bus:
- EAV bus, Naples-Torre Annunziata-Sorrento line, departing from Naples station; stop Ercolano Scavi
- CTP bus; line M54 Pomigliano d'Arco-Portici, with three stops at Via Contrada Patacca in Ercolano
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Take the A3 Napoli Salerno highway towards Salerno and exit at Ercolano. Continue on Via del Corallo, Via Pugliano and Via Mare, then follow the signs for the Herculaneum Archaeological Excavations.
Parking
The archaeological park does not have its own parking area. The nearest municipal parking lot is located on Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi.
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