One of the best historical sites we've ever visited as so much of the original structure remains. More

The current excavations have revealed ancient ruins which give a much better insight into the ancient roman way of life than do the ruins at Pompeii. The painted plasterworks and decoration are much better preserved than anything its neighbour has to offer.The whole site is much smaller than Pompeii and it is therefore easier to spend more time studying the... More

Comparing Herculaneum and Pompeii, is like comparing a seaside village and a thriving city. Herculaneum is less than a quarter the size of Pompeii, so it is easier to cover the whole site in less time. It is also better preserved. You do however miss out on the big common buildings that only cities can afford. Hence if you have... More

Though less extensive than the more famous site at Pompeii, the ruins at Herculaneum are better preserved. Many buildings still have traces of their original decoration. Easy access from Naples by the Circumvesuviana railway and just a short walk down hill from the station. More

Smaller excavation than Pompei, but great if your into this part of history, train from Napoli Centrale, in Ercolano walk straight down the hill from the station. More

A trip to Herculaneum is ideal for people who would find a trip to Pompeii too strenuous and exhausting. You can walk along the streets and admire houses with beautiful wall paintings. Admire the public baths and see the houses of ordinary people. All carefully excavated and well preserved. It takes just two hours to visit the site and is... More

Say "Pompeii" and everyone knows what you're talking about. Say "Ercolano" and many will reply "huh?" Destroyed by the same Vesuvian eruption that covered Pompeii with lava in 79 AD, Ercolano was covered with ash. Because the ash was less dense than lava, roof structures were preserved in many structures, giving a different perspective of the buildings and life. We... More

Worth a visit - biut also go to museum in Naples to see real treasures. More

Just get an Audio guide, it's cheaper and gives you the ability to roam around at your leisure, take some headphones as you can use these rather than holding it to your ear the whole time! a guide (we managed to get past the very persuasive chap upon entry) is only an hour long, you will want longer here! Herculaneum... More