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 …

Herculaneum, ancient city 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, …

Information, top sights, tips, and itineraries for visiting the ruins at Herculaneum.

Oct 8, 2019 · 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...

Apr 18, 2024 · 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 …

Oct 24, 2024 · Pompeii’s lesser known sister Herculaneum is one of Europe’s most evocative and best preserved archaeological sites. Easily reached from Naples, and wonderfully digestible in a day, …

Sep 6, 2024 · Herculaneum is an ancient Roman town in modern-day Ercolano, Italy, buried by volcanic ash and pumice during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Explore Herculaneum in 2025 with our guide covering history, ticket info, and must-see sites for a complete visitor experience.

The civilization of food and the pleasures of the table in Herculaneum” is extended until May 4, 2026. Treat yourself to a dip into history among food, culture and breathtaking landscape views.