Herculaneum
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Timings : 1st April to 31st October – Monday - Sunday: 8.30 AM to 7.30 PM
1st November to 31st March – 8.30 AM to 5:00 PM
Entrance Fees : Single ticket: EUR 11
Concessions: EUR 5.50
EU citizens under 18: Free
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Herculaneum, Naples Overview
Named after the Greek mythological god Hercules, the god of strength and heroes, this ancient town in Campania, Italy, has been living in its ruins like Pompeii. Herculaneum was the first and only buried Vesuvian city for a long time. There is also a museum onsite.
Just after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the town was tucked under 40 feet of ash and debris. This layer of volcanic debris preserved a two-story mansion with the interior architecture and décor intact, including wood and marble features, decorations, jewelry, and even organic remains like food, offering an exceptional peek into the everyday lives of the primitive population of Herculaneum.
A wealthier town and the seaside retreat of Roman elites, Herculaneum was accidentally rediscovered in 1709. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has several urban architectural pieces for tourists to explore and has constantly been under excavations to discover more remains by various archaeology specialists.
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