The most spectacular day out in history. Visit before a visit to Pompeii to get a sense of a more compact life. The site is amazing, so much to see, so many highlights and so much complete. We turned up and got tickets on the door, I would advice going early for this. The surrounding area is also amazing to give you a sense of everyday italian life. The bakery up the road is unreal.

Fantastic experience. Lots to walk around and consume all the history in this place. Mosaics out of this world and still in tack in lots of houses. A real town with lovely houses gardens along the roman streets. A must do visit. Train from Napoli , 9 stops for just over 2€ return pp. A great day out

Incredible ruins from the mount Vesuvius eruption of 79AD. Not as well know as Pompeii, but absolutely worth a visit. The part of the city you can visit is much smaller than Pompeii, but the buildings are more intact, and the remaining mosaic tile, painted artwork, and structures are amazing. Absolutely glad we added this to our visit around Naples and would recommend it to anyone. We also had a guided tour from an archeologist who made the trip even more educational, with a twist of humor. (Raphael and Giovanni from Askos tours)

Visited on the first Sunday of the month so entry was free and there was no wait at all to get in. The park was virtually empty so it was easy to get really good photos. Herculaneum is much better preserved than Pompeii, and you can enter more houses. It was an amazing experience and a must do for anyone in the area

This is of course my opinion but I think the Herculaneum ruins are 1000 Times better than that of the Pompei ruins because well, first, I had a tour guide that explained everything extremely well, whilst Pompei I was walking without purpose. However, I find Herculaneum much more manageable in that you can see most of it in a few hours, and get some phenomenal pictures. There’s also not as many people struggling to see everything so you actually have some solitude and personal space when you’re here. The price also wasn’t too bad, around 13 Euro I believe. I definitely recommend checking it out and you can also pick up a taxi outside if you wanna go to mount Vesuvius after.

I'd heard it was better than Pompeii because the ruins were more complete. Kind of a difficult place to access on narrow streets. My travel partner's iPhone GPS took us to the back side of the property. We had to drive around to the front side through street flea markets in what appeared to be a very rough section of town. Finally made it. A very nice gentleman assisted me with parking. We were about to park in an illegal spot and get a ticket. Some of the more attractive exhibits were closed due to renovation. Guide books in English were out of stock so I had to take one in Italian. My internet didn't work very well so it was difficult to use online access to descriptive information. The place gives great insight into first century A.D. Roman life. I especially liked seeing homes with the atria, mosaics and frescoes. To fully appreciate and explore it I would recommend allowing at least 3 to 4 hours or more. We didn't have that much time.

Must go if you're visiting the area! Smaller, but better preserved city as opposed to Pompei. Several buildings still have paintings and decor that you can walk through and see.

This place was absolutely fascinating. We went here before we went to Pompeii and I’m really glad that we did. This was easily done in about 2 to 3 hours and we saw all sorts of really amazing things. I kind of wish we had gotten a tour guide, but it was really nice exploring it on our own. Don’t forget to see the boat and the artifacts before you leave. They are off to the side over by the little café. There are also bathrooms behind the café. look out for all the cats! They are everywhere! We went at the end of January, and there was hardly anyone there.

We visited Herculaneum the day after we had a fantastic guided tour of Pompeii. We had learned so much during that tour that we felt it was unnecessary to do another guided tour. Therefore , we did Herculaneum in our own pace and we had an amazing day in this once so fabulous holiday resort by the sea. The buildings are better preserved than in Pompeii and you find lots of places with 2000 year old wooden planks. We spent about 3 hours wandering around the ancient city. It is much smaller than Pompeii, but there is so much amazing to see.

This place is fantastic. In my view much better than Pompeii: a fantastic, detailed little pamphlet (in various languages including English) is given with the entrance, so no need for a guide. Plus great views from on high before you descent into the site. The site is FAR less crowded than Pompeii, and much smaller. Regardless was there for about 2.5 hours. The ruins are in much better condition and there are some beautiful mosaics remaining. Lovely, well-fed cats walk around as well. Well-worth the entrance cost of about 13 euros. Easy and cheap train ride from Naples centre as well.

As the other reviews have noted, this site is the companion to Pompeii. In my opinion, it's not better nor worse than Pompeii, but different and complementary. Because a city was built around and on top of the original city, the site is smaller, in a pit, surrounded by the current city of Herculaneum. But, the preservation of organic material, and the skeletons visible in what were the docks are striking. Practical things to note: 1. The site is about 30 minutes outside Naples. 2. Tickets can be purchased on site. 3. Easy to navigate the site, but suggest an audio tour. Otherwise, you won't really know what you're looking at. 4. There are toilets and vending machines in the park. Bring change for the vending machines. 5. There is a little set of vendor booths outside the park with snacks and some souvenirs. These take cash and cards (though I think they prefer cash). 6. It's an archeological site: There are almost no even surfaces. Cobblestones, stepping up and down, etc.

Preservation is unlike anything in the Mediterranean region outside of Egypt. But a heroic amount of work has gone into it's excavation. (Most of the city remains buried under 20 m of volcanic cement.) You won't see the eerie plaster of Paris body casts here -- Herculaneum's inhabitants were poisoned by gas and burnt before being entombed. But the oxygen was exhausted quickly and carbonized wood is still plentiful as parts of door frames, fragments of architecture, and even a corner of a bed. There are some remarkable mosaics and frescoes in situ; but sculptures were removed to the museum, and not all replaced by copies. Some of the material protection of the site is getting shabby and needs replacing -- so be happy to pay your entrance fees and hope it goes to the right place. Don't lean on walls or touch paintings, even though the tour guides do. You can buy tickets on site or online. Guides (on site) cost €100 for 1h20m, and €150 for 2h tours. Wait to gather people at the ticketing office to lower per person cost. Relatively few tourists here and the site easily absorbs the numbers. Bring water (available in machine at office and in nearby cafe) as none on the archaeological site itself.

We spent a delightful 4 hours at this ancient site. It is much smaller than Pompeii and the buildings and contents much better preserved. The excavation must have been huge, considering that the town was buried under 30m of ash. My advice is as follows: Go early and take your time working your way around Look at the little things too - the intricate workmanship, etc Take water - unlike Pompeii, there is no water in the ruins Don't start at the tunnel and you'll avoid the crowds. Begin your tour on the northern side and you'll benefit Download their PDF of the site - it has good information Take a free map when you arrive - it will help. Finally, as you enjoy the experience, take a moment to reflect on the brevity of life and the length of eternity.

After some advice before we arrived in Naples we decided to just see Herculaneum and skipped Pompeii completely! We weren't disappointed. This is a great ancient site to visit and well worth spending the day. Some of the details that are preserved from 79AD are quite amazing! We had two small children with us and managed to leave most of our snacks in the welcome centre with our bag so remember to take everything you will need with you down to the site! There is a carpark just outside that doesn't need pre-booking and you can buy your tickets for Herculaneum at the gate so don't get fleeced into buying a guided tour or parking online before you go.

I visited the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum and it was really cool. The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore and I learned a lot about the history of the place. The preserved buildings and artifacts were impressive, and it was interesting to see how people lived back then. The park was well-maintained. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're into history and ancient civilizations.

This archaeological site is well worth a visit, it's also very moving. When you first enter the main site you see the boat sheds that would have been at the original sea shore. These boat sheds contain some of the skeletons of the over 300 people that died there waiting for boats that never came. The rest of the site is filled with the remains of large villas and smaller shops as well as a spectacular frontage of a massive building that is still buried under the modern town. This is situated at the very top of the site. Unfortunately the theatre is not in the main site and again still buried under the modern town elsewhere and only accessible on a guided tour on a Sunday. Parts of the the theatre have been dug out underground and many of the statues that were in the theatre are now in the archeology museum in Naples. Some of the best preserved and amazing bits are the wooden screen in one of the houses and a wooden bed in another. It's amazing that these survived only due to the fact that they were instantly carbonised by the 450 degree C pyroclastic flows that came down the site of Mt Vesuvius and buried the city. I also found the 'Inn House' particularly interesting as it was a kind of Spa treatment place in Roman times with a huge pool that now has fruit trees growing in it.

(Translated by Google) Although less famous than the excavations of Pompeii, the excavations of Herculaneum represent its natural completion. The excavations of the two ancient settlements, while showing Roman cities of the same period, present substantial differences that require the attentive tourist to visit both. Pompeii was almost completely unearthed and for this reason it offers an overview of how an ancient Roman city could have been, under the reign of Tiberius. The ancient Herculaneum, on the other hand, has not been completely unearthed because the new city stands on the same territory, in fact many public buildings are missing, but the details are much better preserved. Opening time: 08:30 - 19.30 (last admission at 18:00) - from 1 April to 31 October 08:30 - 17.00 (last admission at 15:30) - from 1 November to 31 March 1 January and 25 December closed Ticket price: Full € 11.00 Reduced € 5.50 Free for under 18s and the first Sunday of each month. (Original) Pur essendo meno famosi degli scavi di Pompei gli scavi di Ercolano ne rappresentano il naturale completamento. Gli scavi dei due antichi insediamenti, pur mostrando città romane dello stesso periodo, presentano delle differenze sostanziali che impongono al turista attento una visita ad entrambe. Pompei è stata dissepolta quasi completamente e per questo offre una visione di insieme su come poteva essere una antica città romana, sotto il regno di Tiberio. L’antica Ercolano invece non è stata completamente dissepolta perché sullo stesso territorio sorge la città nuova, mancano infatti all’appello molti edifici pubblici, ma i dettagli sono molto meglio conservati. Orari di apertura: 08:30 – 19.30 (ultimo ingresso alle 18:00) – dall’1 aprile al 31 ottobre 08:30 – 17.00 (ultimo ingresso alle 15:30) – dall’1 novembre al 31 marzo 1 gennaio e 25 dicembre chiusi Prezzo biglietti: Intero € 11,00 Ridotto € 5,50 Gratuito per gli under 18 e la prima domenica di ogni mese.

Incredibly interesting, we spent a couple of hours here. It’s not terribly overrun, you can really take your time and discover everything in peace and quiet. There’s also some great mobile guides in multiple languages you can download via QR code, after purchasing your ticket. They also offer guided tours.

If your undecided about whether to visit, this is certainly worth it, better in many ways to the site at Pompeii, some of the house/shops have pictorial dipictions on the walls to further show you what the premises were used for. The bath house is magnificent. The whole site is superbly preserved, the boat which first help discover Herculaneum is masterfully restored, the whole site is walkable in a good couple of hours & unlike Pompeii there are many areas of shade for those scorching days of summer through to late October which still garners a warm day. A beautiful visual treat

I have travelled a lot but this is one of the a most beautiful place in the world.

Very impressive and a different experience than Pompeii! Really worth going there. Tip, before turning the last corner to enter the street of the entrance, park on the street within the blue lines, much cheaper and just a few hundred meters away from the entrance.

Truly a beautiful historic sure and must-see! We did visit Pompeyi before , but you will never have the same feeling anywhere else as in Herculaneum , it feels like you really entered the antique city, a true Roman village. Architecture is much more preserved than in other places and mosaics and frescos are incredible. Unfortunately, there is some damage to it affected by tourists and recent visitors, and it is heartbreaking to see vulgar graffiti carved onto paintings that pass over 2000 years ... The good side : they have a cat!

This is a very fabulous place that is a must on your list. You can feel that you travel back in the history. This archaeological site is like a time travel, so many parts are conservatted and rediscovered. T Nicely renovated,great exhibitions, and very friendly staff. Please pay attention that as of nowadays rule you need your green pass to enter into it. Have it ready. Highly recommended to arrive in the morning. Small thing I would recommend to change it to have everything written in English as well not only Italian on the site. Apart from this It fully deserves a 5 star.

Much smaller side, than the much more famous Pompeii. Yet, if you must choose and have only time for 1 of the 2, go here! Good information in multiple languages, very well preserved sides, better if you have less time. Basically, time/quality based it outclassed Pompeii on all aspects.

This place is amazing and well worth a visit unlike Pompeii you could easily see all of Herculaneum in about 3-4 hours. It's about 45-50 minutes train ride from Sorrento and a 10 minute walk from the train station. The only negative would be Ercolano as it is a bit dirty and you would expect such an area with a lot of tourists to be better kept.The trains are colourful and interesting.

Very interesting place. You literally walk through history. There's always excavation or maintenance work going on, so sometimes things are closed. When you buy a ticket online, there is some missing brochure and commentary. Otherwise, I'm thrilled with my visit. If you come early, avoid the crowds and the weather is much better.

Amazing ruins!! There is an online guide that explains the background to the marked ruins and takes you round in order. The highlight for me were the mosaics in the baths. Tickets were €26 for a group of two which can be bought from the ticket office near the entrance. There is also parking nearby. Definitely worth a visit!

We absolutely loved visiting this site even more than Pompeii! Everything is closer together so there's less walking in the heat. There's more open rooms and open areas to explore. The frescoes are really well preserved. Bathrooms are close by and there are plenty of vending machines with cold drinks. Overall a fabulous experience

An amazing place full of history. A newer smaller location than the Pompeii ruins, this site also contains more of an atmosphere of what it must of been like at that time. Houses still very intact with amazing paintings on the walls & wood features still in the doorways. A must see if visiting Pompeii, as only a short train ride down the beautiful coastline.

I didn't feel too enthralled when we arrived in the car park, partly due to the torrential rain. However once we started walking around it was really interesting. Some of the information boards could do with refurbishing but I was pleased to find that some of the information was written in English. We had a very good guide who really brought the place to life. I was amazed by how well some of the murals and mosaics are preserved, and so colourful. Also fantastic that we could get so close to these ancient remains, and even walking on some of the mosaic floors. Definitely worth a visit and friends who have been to Pompeii said that they prefer Herculaneum even though its smaller.

Went in the late fall in 2023. Beautiful and quiet, almost no crowds at all which allowed us to take our time and look around. There was an eery quietness to the day, with Mt Vesuvius overlooking the ruins. There were plenty of places to sit throughout, and a clean bathroom. There wasn't any real place to eat in the park, so either bring your own or stop at one of the places nearby just outside the park. The mini museum has some fantastic things to see, it is quiet and clean. If you have problems walking over rough terrain, or up and down hills you may have problems with this site. It's much smaller than Pompeii but still quite vast, and some very up and down areas. Rocky areas can be tricky and some areas are narrow going into.

This is one of the best things I've ever done in my entire life. Just go you don't understand what you aremissing. Absolutely breathtaking. I feel so privilaged

The ruins of Erculaneum is better like Pompei - i think. Becsuse smaller, so we can visit and see through the all. The buildings and paints are better condition like in Pompei. You csn buy ticket there by cash or card in 2020. The parking place is ok and just 4 euros was for us.

Place really worth to visit. Even the long queue. Full of well preserved history. Absolutely gem.

Interesting ruins but not near as interesting and extensive as Pompeii.

The lesser-known Archaeological wonder of Naples. Perhaps even better preserved than Pompeii and much quieter. Id definitely recommend giving this place a visit. The skeletons at the docks are eerie and give you a sense of what it must have been like to live through the eruption of Vesuvius.

(Translated by Google) Because it is very interesting from the historical and cultural point of view, kept quite well and with a good organization. Average prices. Then it is not huge like Pompeii, the tour lasts 2h and something with many stops in the shade (which are necessary, I assure you, as it is necessary to have a lot of water!); therefore I recommend it to families with children, to approach them to similar visits which can be exhausting for them. Even without a "human" guide, we were able to take a tour well informed by the audio guides taken at the entrance (tip: equip yourself with headphones, so you save on rent). Plenty of parking available and easy enough to get to the site. One flaw: As internal refreshment there are only distributors (perhaps because of Covid?) And the coin changer was broken ... and obviously we didn't have any. (Original) Perchè è interessantissimo del punto di vista storico culturale, tenuto abbastanza bene e con una buona organizzazione. Prezzi nella media. Poi non è enorme come Pompei, il giro dura 2h e qualcosa con molte soste all'ombra (che servono, ve l'assicuro, come serve avere tanta acqua appresso!); quindi lo consiglio alle famiglie con bambini, per approcciarli a visite simili che possono essere estenuanti per loro. Anche senza guida "umana", siamo riusciti a fare un giro ben informati dalle audio guide prese all'ingresso ( consiglio: dotatevi di auricolari, così risparmiate sul noleggio). Tanto parcheggio a disposizione ed abbastanza semplice arrivare al sito. Una pecca: Come ristoro interno ci sono solo dei distributori (forse per via del Covid?) ed era rotto il cambia monete... e noi ovviamente non ne avevamo.

Words cannot describe the beauty of the San Severe Chapel. Regardless your religious believes, you cannot admire the beauty of the Chapel (amazing paintings) and the marble statues. The veiled Christ is probably the most magnificent masterpiece I have seen in all my travels. It is magnetic! You cannot stop staring at it. Beautifully crafted it seems like a real person is sleeping. Amazing, simply amazing. Pictures are taken from the web because it is forbidden to take pictures inside the chapel.

This chapel is an icon place to visit when touring Naples. The “Cristo Velato” statue is gorgeous. Rarely, I saw statues like this. I also liked the floor made of maze and the anatomical bodies down the stairs.

Magnificent store house of treasures with fabulous views across the bay of Naples with Vesuvius in the distance.

It was surely a wonderful archeological site if you have never visited Pompeii before. For those who already have visited Pompeii better keep 13€ in your pocket. However if you have enough time and are qualified for the discount ticket 2€ then go there. It's less touristic than in Pompeii. In the photo you'll see how deep 2000 years can bury a town.

Leaps and bounds better than Pompeii. Pompeii is a lot bigger but that's the only edge it has. There is more impressive works to see here and the significant fewer tourist that are around make it a way better experience.

(Translated by Google) Magical place.High level staff, great welcome .. impeccable service (Original) Posto magico personale ad alto livello grande accoglienza.. servizio di ordine impeccabile

(Translated by Google) Impress. It gives a mixture of fascination with dread (Original) Impresiona. Da una mezcla de fascinación con pavor

(Translated by Google) Nice archaeological park also cured. The conservation is very interesting of many structures as they help to understand the life of the ancients. Attention inquire about the times. (Original) Bel parco archeologico anche curato . Molto interessante la conservazione di molte strutture in quanto aiutano a comprendere la vita degli antichi. Attenzione informarsi degli orari .

"Must see" for anyone interested in ancient history. Not as big as Pompeii, but more concentrated, in 3-4 hours you can see really everything. Later I recommend visiting the Archaeological Museum in Naples, where there are many things found here.

Great value at €14 for adults and free for kids. We explored every street and building, took about 3 hours. Some fascinating buildings and artifacts that give a real insight into life in the first century, and that fateful day in 79. Definitely worth a visit.

I only came to know about the place when I was looking up ways to get to Vesuvius and it was a convenient stop when traveling from Naples to Vesuvius. While not as famous or as big as Pompeii, the ruins are really well preserved here as compared to Pompeii and the wall paintings are so vibrant it’s hard to believe how old they are. Not too many tourists visit so it’s really easy to get tickets on the spot but it’s really hard to get enough people to form a group for a guided tour so we ended up without a guide. But visiting Pompeii the day after with a guided tour, I could easily piece the details together later. It’s also a lot more pleasant to walk around Herculaneum without the crowd of Pompeii. Definitely worth a visit if you’ve got an hour or 2 to spare.

Wow, just wow. the history, the beauty, the unimaginable suffering. Visit in the afternoon, as there isn't as many tourists. Its considerably smaller than Pompeii but maybe more striking, give it a couple of hours to walk around and then a visit to the Museum. This is a must visit. The story behind this forgotten town is incredible.

Amazing place to visit and see the fantastic work done to restore the village also to find out what happened to its people during the eruption of Vesuvius. A lot of walking may not be suitable if you have mobility problems. The roads are large stones with high steps onto pathways either side. Very interesting and a must see if you are a history lover. Can be very hot you'll need water hat sunscreen and comfy shoes.

Herculaneum is a fascinating place and one that you must visit! Some of the villas are in amazing condition and takes you back in time. The location was not very crowded when we went on a Monday morning and tickets were easy to purchase on site. Don’t miss the Antiquarium and boat exhibits - located in two small buildings on the left side, before the path down to the ruins. We were disappointed to find that the walkway to the boathouses were closed with no warning / signage beforehand. You used to be able to walk in front of the boathouses on a platform to see the skeletons up close. Now you can only view them from the entrance to the ruins from up high or up close on a platform from which you can hardly peer inside - photo attached.

These remains are really well preserved. The site is much smaller than Pompeii but detail in the frescos and the fact there is original charred wood still there is fantastic. Took me an hour on the train from Sorrento and a 10 minute walk downhill to the gate. €14 entry fee, there are guides for hire who will walk with you. If you want an audio guide headset you need ID, passport, driving licence or credit card.

I've wanted to visit the foothills of Vesuvius for some time, and was lucky enough to get a few hours to visit Herculaneum. I had wanted to visit Pompeii, but Herculaneum is closer to Naples, better preserved, and open later. I was there for just 2 Hours, which was nowhere near enough time to see it all, but does give you time to get a snapshot of some of the amazing structures and murals that still exist. I'd recommend getting an audio guide, and give yourself a good 4 hours to spend your time wandering around. When you've finished walking take time to look at the items found and placed in the museum buildings, and don't forget to walk down to the historic shoreline to see the bones of those who perished, sheltering in the arches under the sea wall. Because Herculaneum was buried by volcanic material, it is significantly lower than present day ground level. This means the site is totally exposed to the sun, without the cooling breeze you'd get at ground level, so make sure you take something to protect you from the sun, water, and a good pair of trainers with you

My parents have been to Pompeii but heard this was much better, so we did a private tour and wow was it amazing to see all the walls, murals, tile floors, doors, and more still intact due to the mud preserving it. I recommend doing a tour/guide because there is so many small details and amazing facts you might miss. Don't miss the 2 small museums either!

Easy to access by train and walk to, we didn't have a guide, just walked around. There was a lot of signage up. The boat is really interesting to see in the building by the visitor area and the museum pieces. There is so much more to see in the buildings than Pompeii. The preservation is unreal.

Much smaller and easier to get around than Pompeii. Probably 2/3 hours is enough. Unfortunately there were a few areas closed including the baths which was disappointing but I suppose they've got to maintain these areas sometime. However, gives a good insight into the past. Didn't buy tickets in advance but a very little wait, not sure if it's like that all the time.

If you are planning a trip here and you are not in Italy. Do not waste your time. Go literally anywhere else. This a ruins with a gift shop. Just watch a YT video.

Great experience! Small version of Pompei with more preserved roofs and wooden elements. Most exciting thing is that some portion of the ancient town still remains uncovered and lie under urban housing.

This site was very impressive! Worth a couple of hours of your day to stop by and see. Some things you can't see at Pompeii, and much better preserved. Amazing to see the original height on the city compared to the current city around it. Free parking available within a 10 minute walk, but a slightly sketchy feel to it. We had no issues.

This place is stunning! So much history! One star left for the guide who was a total DISAPPOINTMENT; astronomic price (2h = 120€), low English skills and no change in end (“sorry, i don’t have any change, I’ll keep the rest, okay?”)

What an amazing experience!! To be able to see 2000 year old buildings in their entirety and to be able to touch Roman buildings, walk on mosaics and get a real glimpse of history. I can't recommend it enough, it is absolutely breathtaking. (All for just €13)

(Translated by Google) Really nice (Original) Veramente bello

(Translated by Google) Top, a dive into the daily life of the time. Highly recommended to visit the park with a guide! (Original) Top, un tuffo nella vita quotidiana dell'epoca. Consigliato vivamente visitare il parco con una guida!

(Translated by Google) A magical place. It is absolutely worth a visit (Original) Un luogo magico. Vale assolutamente la pena di visitarlo

Great place to go for a few hours. It is quieter than Pompeii which can provide a more pleasant experience.

(Translated by Google) It is my city (Original) È la mia città

(Translated by Google) A natural size (Original) Una grandezza naturale

(Translated by Google) Simply superb. The only drawback: there is a night lighting system to be able to visit it after sunset but it is activated only for special events and not to visit the site at any time with the cool summer evening ... (Original) Semplicemente superbo. Unico neo: esiste l'impianto per l'illuminazione notturna per poterlo visitare dopo il tramonto ma viene attivata solo per eventi speciali e non per visitare il sito ad ogni ora col fresco serale d'estate...

Nice ruins and easily accessible

(Translated by Google) The audio guide is currently only offered as an app, it didn't work for us (Original) Derzeit wir der Audioguide nur als app angeboten, hat bei uns nicht funktioniert

(Translated by Google) Herculanium is an absolute gem. Buildings preserved much better than in Pompeii. I heartily recommend it to everyone who is interested in history, archeology or who just like to visit. (Original) Herculanium to absolutna perełka. Budynki zachowane dużo lepiej niż w Pompejach. Serdecznie polecam wszystkim którzy interesują się historią, archeologią lub też po prostu lubią zwiedzać.

(Translated by Google) Ruins of the city of Hercaluneum after the destruction by Vesuvius. Much, much smaller than Pompeii, but here you see other things: organic material is better preserved due to the other way of destruction (lava mud instead of hot ash): wood is still visible in places, colors are brighter, skeleton instead of casts of cavities etc. Very worthwhile to take a look here in addition to Pompeii. (Original) Ruines van de stad Hercaluneum na de verwoesting door de Vesuvius. Veel en veel kleiner dan Pompeï, maar hier zie je andere dingen: organisch materiaal is beter bewaard gebleven door de andere manier van vernietiging (lavamodder ipv hete as): hout is op sommige plekken nog zichtbaar, kleuren zijn helderder, skelette ipv afgietsels van holtes etc. Zeer de moeite waard om naast Pompeï ook hier een kijkje te nemen.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately hardly any information in the park. (Original) Leider kaum Information im Park.

(Translated by Google) In 79 A.D. a sudden roar interrupted the daily flow of life on the slopes of Vesuvius. A column of volcanic material rose up to 14 km in height, releasing a rain of lapilli and pumice which, moved by the wind, began to settle on Pompeii and the nearby towns. It was the beginning of the catastrophe. In a few hours the volcano released an impressive amount of pyroclastic material that will forever transform the landscape of the Vesuvius area. Herculaneum was first invested by burning clouds with a temperature of about 400 ° that traveled at a speed of over 80 km per hour and then by mudslides that buried the city under a blanket of about 20 m of volcanic material. (Original) Nel 79 d.C. un boato improvviso interruppe lo scorrere quotidiano della vita alle falde del Vesuvio. Una colonna di materiale vulcanico si elevò fino a raggiungere i 14 km di altezza rilasciando una pioggia di lapilli e pomici che, mossa dal vento, iniziò a depositarsi su Pompei e i vicini centri abitati. Era l’inizio della catastrofe. In poche ore il vulcano rilasciò una quantità impressionate di materiale piroclastico che trasformerà per sempre il paesaggio dell’area vesuviana. Ercolano fuinvestita dapprima da nubi ardenti con una temperatura di circa 400° che viaggiavano ad una velocità di oltre 80 km orari e poi da colate di fango che seppellirono la città sotto una coltre di circa 20 m di materiale vulcanico.

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

(Translated by Google) They could give a short description against each point. You can't move without an audiobook (Original) Mogli dać krótki opis przy każdym punkcie. Bez audiobooka ani rusz

Really well preserved

(Translated by Google) Madness ... I can only recommend ... Top (Original) Wahnsinn... Kann ich nur empfehlen... Top

(Translated by Google) Much more interesting than those of Pompeii. Smaller too, but better preserved, access to different rooms, the guards kindly explain (Original) Mucho más interesantes que las de Pompeya. Más pequeñas también, pero mejor conservadas, acceso a diferentes estancias, los vigilantes explican amablemente

Magnificent

Nice

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved and worth seeing. The star deduction is there because many signs are faded and therefore no longer legible. Too bad. (Original) Sehr gut erhalten und sehenswert. Den Stern Abzug gibt es, da viele Schilder ausgeblichen und somit nicht mehr lesbar sind. Schade.

So much history and amazing value for money

(Translated by Google) Interesting, but not to be explored with a wheelchair or stroller. (Original) Interessant, aber mit Rollstuhl oder Kinderwagen nicht zu erkunden.

(Translated by Google) To visit (Original) Da visitare

(Translated by Google) Super interesting and worth seeing! (Original) Super interessant und sehenswert!

(Translated by Google) Place to visit, it is very interesting. (Original) Luogo da visitare, e' molto interessante.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful, very different from Pompeii. If you want to visit them both, I recommend doing this first. Pompeii is much larger and therefore somewhat impressive (Original) Geweldig mooi, heel anders als Pompeii. Als je ze beide wil bezoeken raadt ik wel aan om deze eerst te doen. Pompeii is veel groter en daardoor wat indrukwekkende

Fascinating place

(Translated by Google) Well organised (Original) Ben organizzato

(Translated by Google) Well ... what to say ... the journey into our past is always fascinating. (Original) Beh ... che dire ... è sempre affascinante il viaggio nel nostro passato.

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved, it can be visited even without a guide, feasible in 3 or 4 hours. (Original) Ottimamente conservato, visitabile anche senza guida, fattibile in 3 o 4 ore.

(Translated by Google) The place is obviously one of the most important world heritage sites. But it is a shame how it is managed: most of the facilities are closed without justification, the staff only has the degrading task of sitting and checking visitors without providing any explanation, total absence of explanatory panels that force you to use the badly made audio guide and not updated with the closures made from time to time. Expensive private guides especially for the long (???) 2 hour ride. (Original) Il posto ovviamente è uno dei più importanti patrimoni dell'umanità. Ma è una vergogna come viene gestito: buona parte delle strutture sono chiuse senza giustificazione, il personale ha solo il degradante compito di stare seduto a controllare i visitatori senza fornire alcuna spiegazione, totale assenza di pannelli esplicativi che ti costringono a servirti della audioguida fatta male e non aggiornata con le chiusure di volta in volta effettuate. Guide private costosissime soprattutto per il giro lungo(???) di 2 ore.

What a fantastic place to visit! Was only €3 entry as i am under 25. I would have happily paid €20+ on reflection

(Translated by Google) Well preserved, well organized, a little looted from various museums, but it runs well .... (Original) Ben conservato, ben organizzato, un po' saccheggiato dai vari musei, ma si gira bene....

This is a must see in Napoli, just for the Veiled Christ. There were several times I got lost looking at certain parts of this sculpture and really thought it was real from the intense detail. It's insane! I recommend buying your ticket online so you can be in the fast line which moved much more quickly than the other one (for 1 extra Euro). And make sure you get the audio guide. It gives some good info about the place which really helps you appreciate it more.

While there are a couple of good statues it is not worth the money or the visit. It is way too crowded and too small.

Amazing Christo velato and other sculpltures. You cant takie pictures

Known as Cappella Sansevero Art Museum, or Chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà, this Neapolitan building contains a diverse collection of ornate sculpture visible for just 7Euro. Adhering to a strict photography policy, circumvented only through time and patience, expect to spend an hour in the two small chambers, mesmerized by the ornate netting on Il Disinganno and breathtaking Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino. Downstairs guests will also find two anatomical studies of human vasculature that long pre-date the "Bodies" exhibits touring globally

Completely overpriced and problematic to get tickets. 18 Euros for 3 medium sized statues in a small room. Unless you have a deep emotional connection to that place (which apparently most Italians do) it is not worth visiting.

Very Nice. We did the guided tour, which was very interesting

Museo fantastico e bellissimo

(Translated by Google) essential if you visit Napoli, impressive its "Veiled Christ" ... (Original) imprescindible si se visita Napoli, impresionante su "Cristo Velado"...

(Translated by Google) The Veiled Christ. One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Queue x to enter it is definitely worth it. A body covered with a sheet, but it is all marble, as he did to sculpt such a marvel. Take the audio guide. You absolutely cannot take pictures. (Original) Il Cristo velato . Una delle cose più belle che abbia visto . Fate la coda x entrare ne vale sicuramente la pena . Un corpo coperto da un lenzuolo , ma è tutto marmo , come ha fatto a scolpire una meraviglia simile . Prendete L audio guida . Non si possono assolutamente fare foto .

(Translated by Google) Wonderful, I highly recommend going to visit this museum. The Veiled Christ for example, one of the most beautiful works I have seen in my life. (Original) Meraviglioso, consiglio vivamente di andare a visitare questo museo. Il Cristo Velato per esempio, una tra le più belle opere che abbia visto in vita mia.

(Translated by Google) If you go to Naples I have to spend at least an hour there .. a spectacle of absolute beauty. The place is a concentrate of sculptural, frescoed and architectural works of art. The Veiled Christ is a work that fascinates and intrigues with its aura of mystery as well as its unique sculptural execution. , but also the other statues present are of immense artistic value. Better to book and buy the ticket on the internet. Mandatory destination for those visiting Naples. (Original) Se vai a Napoli devo passarci almeno un’ora.. uno spettacolo di assoluta bellezza. Il luogo è un concentrato di opere d'arte scultoree, in affresco ed architettoniche. Il cristo velato è un'opera che affascina ed intriga con quella sua aura di mistero oltre che di esecuzione scultorea unica. , ma Anche le altre statue presenti sono di immenso valore artistico. Meglio prenotare ed acquistare il biglietto su internet. Meta obbligatoria per chi visita Napoli.

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places in Italy :) it's worth it (Original) Jedno z najpiękniejszych miejsc we wloszech :) warto

(Translated by Google) Impressive is the beauty of this church which houses marvelous and stunning works inside, not only the Veiled Christ (Original) Impressionante la belleza di questa chiesa cha al suo interno custodisce opere meravigliose e sbalorditive, non solo il Cristo Velato

(Translated by Google) Nice to see but overpriced entrance (Original) Bello da vedere ma ingresso troppo caro

(Translated by Google) Unique experience. (Original) Esperienza unica.

(Translated by Google) A must if you are in Naples, for me that I have visited it four times, it always leaves me breathless (Original) Tappa obbligata se siete a Napoli, per me che sono l'ho visitata quattro volte, mi lascia sempre senza fiato

(Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Meraviglioso

(Translated by Google) to visit (Original) da visitate

(Translated by Google) Closed! (Original) Chiuso!

(Translated by Google) Must visit place I was positively shocked by this place Unforgettable I recommend taking the audio guide (Original) Posto assolutamente da visitare Sono rimasta positivamente scioccata da questo posto Indimenticabile Consiglio di prendere l'audio guida

(Translated by Google) Several works to be admired among these the veiled Christ extraordinary work certainly to be admired. To get a minimum idea of ​​Giuseppe Sanmartino's marble sculpture it is useful to consult the numerous sites that talk about it. Unfortunately you can't take pictures. (Original) Diverse opere da ammirare tra queste il Cristo velato opera straordinaria sicuramente da ammirare. Per farsi una minima idea della scultura marmorea di Giuseppe Sanmartino è utile consultare i numerosi siti che ne parlano. Purtroppo non si possono scattare foto.

(Translated by Google) Aching beauty (Original) Bellezza struggente

(Translated by Google) Unique place and an experience that cannot be missed (Original) Posto unico e un esperienza che non può Mancare

(Translated by Google) Breathtaking, the Christ grand work of art (Original) Mozzafiato, il Cristo grand opera d arte

(Translated by Google) Unique in the world (Original) Unico al mondo

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, but a little high the price of the ticket, only x looking out to see Christ with a family of 5 with grown-up children € 8 we also went to see the treasure of San Gennaro and Naples underground beautiful and evocative (Original) Bellissimo, ma un po alto il prezzo del biglietto ,solo x affacciarsi a vedere il Cristo con una famiglia di 5 con figli grandi 8 € eravamo andati anche a vedere il tesoro di san Gennaro e napoli sotterranea bellissimo e suggestivo

(Translated by Google) You go to visit the Sansevero Chapel for the Veiled Christ, as it should be. But don't dwell only on this work, which is frighteningly beautiful, mind you. Inside there is another work that, in my opinion, is even more beautiful and incredible from the point of view of construction. And to stay on the subject of "veiled", do not miss the "veiled son" of Jago, a contemporary artist, exhibited in the Church of San Severo Fuori le Mura. It has nothing to envy to the veiled Christ, believe me. (Original) Voi andate a visitare la Cappella Sansevero per il cristo velato, come è giusto che sia. Però non soffermatevi solo su questa opera, che è spaventosamente bella, intendiamoci. Al suo interno vi è un'altra opera che, a mio parere, è ancora più bella e incredibile dal punto di vista della realizzazione. E per restare in tema di "velato", non vi perdete il "figlio velato" di Jago, artista contemporaneo, esposto nella Chiesa di San Severo Fuori le Mura. Non ha nulla da invidiare al Cristo velato, credetemi.

(Translated by Google) Breathtaking. (Original) Mozzafiato.

(Translated by Google) Veiled Christ a magnificent sculpture l, from goose skin (Original) Cristo velato una magnifica scultura l,da pelle d oca

(Translated by Google) Very nice, essential audio guide to understand the symbolism of the place. (Original) Molto bello, audioguida fondamentale per capire la simbologia del luogo.

(Translated by Google) Small very beautiful in the heart of Naples near San Gregorio armeno the street of the cribs (Original) Piccola molto bella nel cuore di Napoli nelle vicinanze di San Gregorio armeno la strada dei presepi

(Translated by Google) Amazing dazzled by so much beauty (Original) Strabiliante abbagliato da tanta bellezza

(Translated by Google) Wonderful work of art surrounded by other works considered minor only because the Veiled Christ is a unique masterpiece (Original) Meravigliosa opera d'arte circondata da altre opere considerate minori solo perché il Cristo velato è un capolavoro unico

(Translated by Google) If you come to Naples you cannot visit this chapel with clear Masonic references. Valuable and allegorical sculptures and frescoes. And, the jewel par excellence, the Veiled Christ which, seen no longer in photography but from life, is amazing. (Original) Se vieni a Napoli non puoi visitare questa cappella con chiari riferimenti massonici. Sculture e affreschi pregevoli e allegorici. E, il gioiello per eccellenza, il Cristo Velato che, visto non piu in fotografia ma dal vero, è stupefacente.

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous masterpiece of art highly recommended !!! With the headset driving and maximum ... (Original) Capolavoro d arte stupendo consigliatissimo!!! Con l auricolare guida e il massimo...

(Translated by Google) Spectacular worth a visit! (Original) Spettacolare merita una visita!

(Translated by Google) Entrance price of 8 EU absolutely not justified. You are through in 10 minutes. You are also not allowed to take pictures, but buy postcards or books with pictures of the veiled Jesus. Not worth it, you can also look at the picture on the Internet. (Original) Eintrittspreis von 8 EU absolut nicht gerechtfertigt. Man ist in 10 min durch. Bilder darf man auch keine machen, dafür aber Postkarten oder Bücher mit Bildern des verhüllten Jesus kaufen. Lohnt sich nicht, da kann man sich das Bild auch im Internet ansehen.

Well worth the money

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Spettacolare

(Translated by Google) wonderful (Original) meravigliosa

(Translated by Google) The veiled Christ is something that cannot be explained. Go see it. The chapel is very beautiful and the statues are more spectacular than the other. Downstairs you will find the anatomical machines. To be seen. (Original) Il cristo velato è una cosa che non si può spiegare. Andate a vederlo. La cappella è molto bella e le statue sono una più spettacolare dell'altra. Al piano inferiore trovate le macchine anatomiche. Da vedere.

(Translated by Google) It is the second time that I return to visit this magnificent work of Christ with the body covered by the veil, all made from a block of marble. One remains incredulous at so much mastery in shaping marble as if it were a soft and transparent material. I highly recommend seeing it. (Original) È la seconda volta che ritorno a visitare questa magnifica opera del Cristo con il corpo coperto dal velo, il tutto realizzato da un blocco di marmo. Si rimane increduli da tanta maestria nel plasmare il marmo come se fosse un materiale morbido e trasparente. Consiglio vivamente di vederlo.

(Translated by Google) A concentrate of art to leave you speechless. A must see !!!! (Original) Un concentrato di arte da lasciare a bocca aperta. Da vedere assolutamente!!!!

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Bellissima

(Translated by Google) Casket of wonders, the chapel is one of the masterpieces of the Neapolitan Baroque and shows the splendor of the Neapolitan eighteenth century. Almost entirely embellished with sculptural decorations, it contains masterpieces of rare beauty, such as the Veiled Christ, Modesty and Disillusionment. A place of charm and mystery, it was created by the will of Raimondo di Sangro di Sansevero, prince, general, Freemason, inventor and scientist: one of the most fictional characters in Europe of his time. The tour is completed by the extraordinary and disturbing anatomical machines exhibited in the basement behind the prince's tomb. (Original) Scrigno di meraviglie, la cappella è uno dei capolavori del barocco napoletano e ben mostra lo splendore del settecento partenopeo. Quasi interamente abbellita da decorazioni scultoree, contiene capolavori di rara bellezza, quali il Cristo Velato, la Pudicizia e il Disinganno. Luogo di fascino e di mistero, fu realizzata per volontà di Raimondo di Sangro di Sansevero, principe, generale, massone, inventore e scienziato: uno dei personaggi più romanzeschi dell'Europa dei suoi tempi. Completano il giro le straordinarie e inquietanti macchine anatomiche esposte nel sotterraneo alle spalle della tomba del principe.

(Translated by Google) Veiled Christ ... A work of Stendhal syndrome (Original) Cristo Velato... Un'opera da sindrome di Stendhal

A better version of the ruins of Pompeii... With shade!

What an amazing historical and archaeological area. The preservation of the frescoes and the ingenuity of the buildings and city structure was an unbelievable sight. We had talked to many people about whether to visit Pompeii or Herculenaeum and by far the majority appreciated the latter much better.

This archiological site is much more than detailed and well maintained and still lots of Ruins can be seen as it is thanks to the restorations. Site is small and there is much more to see. Nearest station is the Ercolano. From the station literally just 10 mins walk twords the seaside and you can see the entrance. If you are in Pompei, this is a must do site.

Realy good place to visit. Beautiful place. Close to station.

A must see, one of the most important roman archaeological site. Excellent historical location, well preserved houses, frescoes, wooden structures (unique in the world) and details of roman life. I think everything is better preserved than similar stuff in Pompeii (no hot pyroclastic wave, only mud covering the structures), and streets are less crowded. The numbering of the houses on site is different than on some maps!

Good to visit as it is less crowded than Pompei. More compact and easy to see in a few hours. The entrance is hard to find, so follow the arch entrance through the parkland over looking the ruins. This is a more direct route to access the park when walking from the train.

Just as wonderful as Pompeii, with more hidden secrets. Take time to tour the museum. A must visit

Very interesting and so well preserved. The guides from Napoli City Vision tours were fantastic.

Many people skip Herculaneum once they had visited Pompeii. This is a mistake. Herculaneum offers much different experience. It is smaller and much more intimate place. Roman houses and their interiors are much more preserved than those in Pompeii. You can see furniture, statues and excellent frescoes. You also have to see famous skeletons of people trying to hide in boat shelter. Very sad and strong experience.

(Translated by Google) A fantastic journey through history (Original) Un fantastico viaggio nella storia

(Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) Eccezionale

(Translated by Google) The ruins of Ercolano are much better preserved than Pompeii, and it is definitely worth a visit here too. Ercolano is also nowhere near as full as Pompeii and many buildings are even better preserved. Go there, see and be amazed. You can see the entire site in one day, it's not that big and you can get to the archaeological park very easily by public transport. (Original) Die Ruinen von Ercolano sind noch viel besser erhalten als Pompeji, auch hier lohnt sich ein Besuch auf jeden Fall. Ercolano ist auch längst nicht so voll wie Pompeji und viele Gebäude sind noch besser erhalten. Hinfahren, sehen und staunen. Man kann das gesamte Gelände an einem Tag sehen, es ist nicht so groß und man kommt sehr gut auch mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln zum archäologischen Park.

(Translated by Google) Ruins with a magnificent conservation and very interesting. Essential if you visit the area. A little further south impressive frescoes at Villa Poppea, the Palace of Nero at Oplontis. (Original) Ruinas con una magnífica conservación y muy interesantes. Imprescindibles si se visita la zona. Un poco más al sur impresionantes frescos en Villa Popea, el Palacio de Nerón en Oplontis.

(Translated by Google) wonderful place. Less famous than Pompeii, but just as interesting! less people than Pompeii, accessible on foot from the station (A long avenue to go down). There are a lot of very well preserved buildings! (Original) magnifique endroit. Moins renommé que Pompéi, mais tout autant intéressant! moins de monde qu'a Pompéi, accessible a pied depuis la gare ( Une longue avenue à descendre). Il y a beaucoup de bâtiments très bien conservés!

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place to visit before reaching Pompeii! I went by train, going down only a few blocks you can access Ercolano. On returning the same train takes you to Scavi di Pompey (Original) Un lugar hermoso para recorre antes de llegar a Pompeya ! Fui en tren ,al bajar solo a unas cuadras se puede acceder a Ercolano .Al regresar el mismo tren te lleva a scavi di Pompey

(Translated by Google) I was here 2 years ago ... the memories are still strong .. the place is very beautiful !! (Original) Sono stata qui 2 anni fa...i ricordi sono ancora forti.. il posto è molto bello!!

Must see if visiting Naple. Smaller but nicer than Pompei

(Translated by Google) Really enthusiastic (Original) Veramente entusiasta

it's like a time machine.great place to learn about history.

(Translated by Google) Obviously a magnificent place full of history! (Original) Évidemment un lieu magnifique et plein d'histoire !

(Translated by Google) Beautiful to see (Original) Bellissimo assolutamente da vedere

(Translated by Google) Good experience Done before ... but seeing it so empty of tourists hurts ... We hope everything will pass soon (Original) Bella esperienza Fatta già altre volte...ma vederla così vuota di turisti fa male...Speriamo passi tutto presto

(Translated by Google) The park is an insight into Roman life at eruption hours. The pity is that a large part of the ancient city develops under the modern city, making it impossible to expand the excavations. Impressive bodies found in the ancient port, not to forget that those casts contain the people who lived there. (Original) Il parco è uno spaccato della vita romana ore eruzione. Il peccato è che buona parte della città antica si sviluppa sotto la città moderna tendendo impossibile ampliare gli scavi. Impressionanti i corpi ritrovati nell'antico porto, da non dimenticare che quei calchi contengono le persone che vivevano li.

(Translated by Google) Better preserved than Pompeii! (Original) Mieux conservé que Pompéi !

(Translated by Google) Herculaneum is really worth seeing and can definitely be measured against Pompei. While Pompei is simply huge, we found Herculaneum to be even better preserved. There are many great houses and mosaics to visit. The former boathouse with the many skeletons is also an absolute highlight. You can either take one of the many guides on site or the cheaper audio guide. We took the audio guide and everything is really well explained in German. Herculaneum is about 30 minutes by train from Naples. The station is called Ercolano-Scavi. From the train station you walk another 15 minutes to the excavation site. (Original) Herculaneum ist wirklich sehenswert und lässt sich auf jeden Fall mit Pompei messen. Während Pompei einfach riesig ist, fanden wir Herculaneum noch besser erhalten. Es gibt viele tolle Häuser und Mosaike die man besichtigen kann. Auch die ehemaligen Bootshäuser mit den vielen Skeletten ist ein absolutes Highlight. Man kann entweder einen der vielen Guides vor Ort nehmen oder den günstigeren Audioguide. Wir haben den Audioguide genommen und es ist wirklich alles super auf Deutsch erklärt. Mit dem Zug ist man von Neapel in ungefähr 30 Minuten in Herculaneum. Die Station heißt Ercolano-Scavi. Vom Bahnhof läuft man nochmal knapp 15 Minuten bis zur Ausgrabungsstätte.

(Translated by Google) An evocative and exciting place. the emotion felt incredible! the archaeological park is excellently preserved and I met some fantastic guides. I didn't think it was so wonderful! clean, well-kept, perfectly supervised. (Original) Un luogo suggestivo ed emozionante. incredibile l'emozione provata! il parco archeologico è conservato in maniera eccellente ed ho incontrato delle guide fantastiche. non immaginavo fosse così meraviglioso! pulito, curato, sorvegliato in maniera ineccepibile.

(Translated by Google) A walk through time, a miniature Pompeii (Original) Una passeggiata nel tempo, una Pompei in miniatura

(Translated by Google) Going through history live. Always fascinating place. Construction site en plein air. (Original) Percorrendo la storia dal vivo. Luogo sempre affascinante. Cantiere en plein air.

(Translated by Google) A dive into history. (Original) Un tuffo nella storia.

(Translated by Google) Incredible, a jump back in time of 2000 years in the true sense of the term. Who knows what is hidden under the present town. (Original) Incredibile, un salto indietro nel tempo di 2000 anni nel vero senso del termine. Chissà cosa si nasconde sotto l'abitato odierno.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful park. Much more compact than Pompeii, also more beautiful sights have been preserved. (Original) Prachtig park. Veel compacter dan Pompeii, ook meer mooie bezienswaardigheden bewaard gebleven.

Very well preserved! Worth paying for a tour guide at the entrance. We paid 70€ for 1 hour tour guide for 4 people. I enjoyed it a lot better than Pompeii. If you don’t want to pay for a tour guide youtube had audio books and a couple videos you can listen to along the way. But the tour guide was much better because we asked a lot of questions.

(Translated by Google) Ideal by its dimensions for a historical visit with children (Original) Idéal par ses dimensions pour une visite historique avec des enfants

(Translated by Google) Visit carried out in the first week of October 2020, few people and practically zero queues, at a price of about 10 euros each it is possible to enter and visit the entire site. It should be considered as a city and not as a mine of works of art, a minor city different from Pompeii, but no less important, with its urban physiognomy, with its civilization and, more importantly, with the his human face. To fully appreciate the history and beauty that exude from the city it is highly recommended to take a guided tour with one of the official guides of Herculaneum, who can be found at the entrance of the archaeological site. In the city it is still possible to observe the restorers at work who are responsible for maintaining and preserving the numerous Roman frescoes and very well preserved structures. The entrance to the archaeological site is located 10 meters below sea level, and therefore it is necessary to go down a ramp to access it. At the entrance to the site, after crossing a bridge that allows you to overcome stagnant water, it is possible to glimpse the bone remains reconstructed with plaster casts of the lava flows that in 79 BC suddenly buried the city of Herculaneum and its inhabitants. Going up the stairs you access the ancient streets of the city proper. The feeling is that of being inside a still inhabited Roman city. The Roman streets are perfectly preserved as well as some houses and structures present at the time. Highly recommended visit because it allows you to totally immerse yourself in an ancient Roman village. (Original) Visita effettuata nella prima settimana di ottobre del 2020, poca gente e praticamente zero fila, ad un prezzo di circa 10 euro a testa è possibile entrare e vistare l'intero sito. Va considerata come una città e non come una miniera di opere d’arte, una città minore e diversa da Pompei, ma non per questo meno importante, con la sua fisionomia urbanistica, con la sua civiltà e, quel che più importa, con il suo volto umano. Per apprezzare pienamente la storia e la bellezza che trasudano dalla città è caldamente consigliato effettuare una visita guidata con un delle guide ufficiali di Ercolano, le quali si possono trovare all'entrata del sito archeologico. Nella città è possibile osservare ancora al lavoro i restauratori che si occupano di mantenere e preservare i numerosi affreschi romani e le strutture conservatesi molto bene. L'ingresso del sito archeologico è situato 10 metri sotto il livello del mare, e dunque è necessario scendere lungo una rampa per accedervi. All'ingresso del sito, dopo aver attraversato un ponte che permette di superare dell'acqua stagnante, è possibile intravedere i resti ossei ricostruiti con i calchi di gesso delle colate laviche che nel 79 ac hanno seppellito improvvisamente la città di Ercolano e i suoi abitanti. Salendo delle scale di accede alle antiche vie della città vera e propria. La sensazione è quella di trovarsi all'interno di una città romana ancora abitata. Le vie romane sono conservate perfettamente così come alcune case e strutture presenti al tempo. Visita consigliatissima perché permette di immergersi totalmente in un villaggio romano antico.

Next to Pompei the second important excation site of a Roman city incinerated and buried by the eruption of nearby Mt. Vesuvio in 79 C.E. Lots of pretty intact structures, mosaics, and artifacts. In Roman times the city was right on the beach. Now it's about 15-20 meters below the current town level and quite a bit away from the water.

Excellent place to visit! It's really sad though, that they cannot keep excavating... The place is really well taken care of though...

A must visit place of you're I this area. Sad to see the skeletons of people that tried to shelter from the blast of the volcano, a reminder of what's happened in the past and could happen again. Better preserved than Pompeii, lots of wall paintings and mosaics to see, a quiet and thought provoking atmosphere. Highly recommended of you like historical sites.

(Translated by Google) Our origins ... 2000 years and it doesn't show them. (Original) Le nostre origini... 2000 anni e non li dimostra.

(Translated by Google) Stupendous. A dive into the history of a huge tragedy that seems to have happened a few years ago A dive into history to discover how 2000 years ago the Italians of that time (the Romans) built wonderful things 🤩 (Original) Stupendo. Un tuffo nella storia di una tragedia immane che sembra successa qualche hanno fa.🤗 Un tuffo nella storia per scoprire come 2000 anni fa gli Italiani di allora ( i romani ) costruivano delle cose meravigliose 🤩

incredible place

(Translated by Google) Fantastic (Original) Fantastico

Amazing, preferred it to Pompeii.😁😁

(Translated by Google) To do just like Pompei Well preserved site The parking machine is broken but there is a teller who accepts the cb. 6th 3h (Original) A faire tout comme pompei Site bien préservé Automate du parking est en panne mais il y a un guichetier qui accepte la cb. 6e 3h

Very beautiful, different from pompeii so if you have time its a must for a visit! Very well preserved

Took a drive to Herculaneum to visit the ruins. As with any ruins, rich history. You can see the whole area within 2 hours. It’s a very small historical site compared to Pompeii, but never the less, it was a great visit.

Very interesting place. I haven't yet been to pompeii, but I'm lead to believe that Ercolano is smaller. We got an audio guide which was really good, but I think maybe a real guide would be better. No cafe open (not sure there is one) and the shop is quite small. There are vending machines to buy drinks snacks and ice cream inside, and a cafe near the car park. We didn't book in advance on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. Definitely a must see.

Like Pompeii but smaller. Lots of ruins to look around in. Small outbuildings with examples of pots, jewellery, and other items that have been found. Parking was easy, though we did arrive early. Traffic around the town was awful. For best experience, arrive early before it warms up.

Certainly not as prominent as Pompeii, but a good way to see the more day-to-day life of ancient inhabitants. The scale is small enough to take everything in a single afternoon, while pausing to examine the details of the many buildings. If you have a single day, go to Pompeii, but if you are around for a couple of days, definitely worth the visit.

I arrived around 1:30 and somehow I got a discount of 13euro. So sometimes it's cheaper to just show up. I had heard this site was better than Pompeii, so I went there first. It was jaw-dropping. Towards the end I was starting to get tired, so I kept thinking maybe I should pass on the next room. Then I would go in the room and and see something fantastic. Transportation to the park is the biggest issue. Both herculaneum and Pompeii should get together to tell Trenitalia to fix their GD "interrupted" line because the Circumvesuviana is packed like a train in Mumbai. I expect they will be putting us on the roof next. The buses are worse because of the traffic. Has Milan totally abandoned Southern Italy?

Amazing well preserved ruins! It's amazing how most of the structures are still intact! Highly recommended! Personally preferred this than Roman Forum in Rome but they're different :)

One of the jewels of the area (at least from the places I had the time to visit). Magnificent scale that gives a better and approachable view of what happened during the Vesuvius eruption. Here you will find two floor houses, extraordinary frescoes, Allow 3-4 hours for an adequate visit. Do not miss the ancient harbour level with the rooms all the unfortunate escapers were blocked. It is really a special place. Rewarding compact, more relaxing than Pompeii with interesting small museum houses and bookshop. Pls do not miss

Fantastic! I can't believe how big the city was. There are shops and theatres and even an amphitheater. You need at least 3 hours to explore and the My Pompeii app or a guide is recommended so you can get the most out of the trip.

Absolutely impressive to walk around this well preserved ancient city. The baths, some houses are stunning, like the gliding doors or the various mosaics. Few things remained in situ, so you need to see the Naples museum to fully understand how well things were preserved in the mud underground. Very good in October on a working day morning. 13 euro. Wished to have had more panels as you walk around, not just sell the audio guide.

Much more smaller and concentrated than Pompeii, but since it was "discovered" much later - it is better preserved. Many of the frescos are amazing. While you can "see" it in 3-4hrs, we spent the whole day and still could have spent longer. Visit Pompeii first, then come over and check out Herculaneum. It's definitely worth the visit.

I haven't been to Pompeii so I can't compare. Given that it was buried in 5 times the amount of debris as Pompeii, Ercolano is incredibly well preserved. I spent about 5 hours there including the 2 museums. There were no queues, toilets are few and not very well maintained. (Bring a clothespeg). There are vending machines for water and snacks. I think it was around a 10 to 15 minute walk from the train station but I used the exit signs which made it longer. I would recommend a visit

Loved this place. It was worth seeing. We spent two hours here and i could have didn't at least one more. We rented the little audio tour MP3 players from the front desk. We did the tour at our own place. It was worth every minute spent here. I recommend that if you're are visiting it during spring, summer, or fall, that your arrive early. This place gets hot! We started walking around at 10:30 and i wish to heck that we'd have skipped breakfast and gotten there early.

What a stunning experience! When I entered the site I was amazed it was so deep in the ground. Buried under meters of lava and ash the site has been recovered and has come out in a better state than Pompeii. It's not as crowded as Pompeii and a parking lot in the shade is at the entrance.

Showed up just at last entry of 6pm, which was such a great choice. Most visitors had cleared out by then so we could explore the houses and streets all to ourselves. The sun was also beginning to set so the ruins were bathed in the beautiful golden light. It shut at 7pm, and we managed to explore it all just within that hour. Also got free tickets as it was the first Sunday of the month.

Very well preserved, must visit place. We spent about 2.5 hours to see almost everything and it was really nice. Make sure to take your own water with you. Also, we had Campania Arte Card which helped us enter for free and without any waiting. If you are planning to visit both Pompeii and Ercolano, we can advise having one.

In my opinion it's better than Pompeii. You can browse around for 2 to 3 hours ad have a great time. Photo opportunities are unlimited.

Had visited the Pompei site the day before. It’s a lot smaller but still offers a great experience. Took 3 hours to do comprehensively with no tour guide. Regretted not having audio tour guide as minimal literature/explanations around site. The level of destruction and what’s remaining is different to Pompei. More affluent in parts with some multi storey houses.

Amazing place to see! Relaxed, explore at leisure through houses from 2000 years ago, preserved to an amazing degree by being buried in ash for over 1800 years. Beautiful decoration survives and there are so many buildings with large amounts of their original construction surviving.

Smaller but less crowded than its more famous neighbour, so no need for elbows out. Very much on a par for its historic interest. Very hot and exposed, so take plenty of drinking water.

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Herculaneum despite the rain. The site is well organised and clearly marked/signposted to save you getting lost and the entry price is very reasonable. The only drawback I could mention is that the 'food hall' is a room full of vending machines but other than that we had a lovely day. Very informative and educational.

Really amazing. More detailed than Pompeii in mosaics. The townspeople met a worse ending than Pompeii’s. Buried the whole town deep creating a new ocean shoreline far from the edge of town.

Phenomenal experience! Absolutely stunning frescoes and well preserved buildings give a look back into earlier life. If you are in a hurry, do the tour with a guide. The streets are winding and you may not exit on your first try. Audio guide is good if you have time to wander.

There was so much rich history here. It’s best to have a guided tour to understand what you’re looking at because the ruins can be confusing otherwise. Crowded but much less than other attractions in the region. Nice restaurants and vendors onsite. The museum you visit after the park is also very detailed and nice. It was cool to see some preserved/mummified corpses.

An absolutely incredible archeological site with well preserved structures and artifacts from 79 AD. If you are exploring the past and visiting Pompeii then this place won't let you down. On a more practical note, there is car parking, vending machines, toilets and takes around 2 hours to fully explore.

Remarkable heritage of the historical village destroyed by in 79. All the remaining building s and living areas inspired us that the life in ancient Roman was even more convenient and highly developed than today.