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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Oct 27, 2025 · Discover how to visit Herculaneum in our complete guide covering when to go, what to see, accessibility and more

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 …

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.

Founded according to legend by Hercules, it was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Herculaneum attracts a great many visitors every year to its succession of streets, villas, …