Herculaneum

The ancient Roman city of Herculaneum contains numerous preserved buildings, streets, and artifacts buried under volcanic material from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Archaeological excavations of Herculaneum commenced in 1738 when workers discovered a marble wall while digging a well, leading to systematic exploration of the site.

The Villa dei Papyri housed a substantial library of Roman manuscripts, discovered between 1752 and 1754, now stored in the National Library of Naples.

The archaeological site opens daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, except December 25 and January 1, with limited wheelchair accessibility throughout the excavated areas.

Volcanic material preserved wooden structures, furniture, textiles, and food items, including carbonized bread loaves found within the ancient Roman buildings.

Location: Ercolano

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Pompei, Ercolano e Stabia

Part of: Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata

Address: Corso Resina, 1, 80056 Ercolano 80056

Opening Hours: 08:30-15:30; December 25 off; January 1 off

Phone: +390810106490

Website: https://ercolano.cultura.gov.it

GPS coordinates: 40.80611,14.34750

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:02