Ercolano

According to the present knowledge, Herculaneum is defined as an italic city founded around 4th century BC copying the geometric plan of Naples. During the eruption of 79 AC the city was covered by flood of mud coming from the montainsides of the Vesuvius which solidified, becoming like tufa stone and created during centuries the best protection against atmospherical events and clandestine excavators. The excavations started in 1709 and from 1738 till 1765 King Charles of Bourbon ordered to make systematic explorations. The open air excavation in the entire area started in 1927.

Public road (SS 373) – Provincial road 2B (Chiunzi Pass) – Motorway A3 – entrance Angri, direction Ercolano – exit Ercolano – One hour by car, approximately 60 km.

Worth seeing...

• Archaeological Ruins
Visiting times: 8.30 am – 7.30 pm
Closed on: 1st January, 1st May, 25 December

• Villa Campolieto
One of the most beautiful villas in Herculaneum of 17th century, was built as Dukes of Casacalenda magnificent residence and it is proudly part of noble palaces along the “Miglio d’Oro” (golden mile), which also includes other 30 sites amongst historical residences, monuments and places of environmental interest.
Visiting time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Monday closed


Typical trattoria:

• Viva lo Re – Corso Resina, 261 – Sunday at dinner and Monday closed – Summer holidays: 7 to 28 August closed - Tel. 081 7390207