Secret Herculaneum: The Hidden Treasure of Ancient Roman Civilization

Highlights

• Certified Archaeologist Guide
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Preserved Roman Life

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Archeological Park of Herculaneum

   10min

   Let us explore together the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, a UNESCO site and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient Herculaneum was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and is a true place of memory: although less extensive than nearby Pompeii, unlike the latter it still bears most of its urban and civic structure. Houses, doors and bedrooms, workshops and objects of all kinds are still perfectly visible. Walking along the paved streets together with your guide will be a unique experience: you will immerse yourself in the daily life of the ancient Herculaneum civilization. You will enter their houses, with still unchanged the warm colors of the frescoes; you will visit the gymnasium and the baths, where the ancients gathered to talk about everything, even politics and business. You will feel as if you can sense the smells, sounds and colors of the ancient city! The use of wheelchairs must be reported 24 hours before the visit.

2. 2

   Archeological Park of Herculaneum

   10min

   The ancient beach: the only waterfront of an almost entirely preserved Roman city.

3. 3

   La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

   10min

   The terrace of Marco Nonio Baldo: The ancient city of Herculaneum wanted to honor Marcus Nonius Balbo , its most prestigious citizen and patron, with a terrace overlooking the sea at the time.

4. 4

   Casa dei Cervi

   10min

   House of Deer: It is the richest and finest residence so far found within the excavation area, and owes its name to the two marble groups depicting Deer being attacked by dogs

5. 5

   Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

   10min

   The House of the Wooden Partition: is so named because of the discovery of a folding wooden structure designed to separate the splendid atrium from the tablinum i.e., the homeowner's study.

6. 6

   Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

   10min

   House of Neptune and Amphitrite: It belonged to a wealthy merchant where there is the beautiful mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite his companion.

7. 7

   Casa Sannitica

   10min

   The Samnite House: it is one of the most popular archaeological remains in Herculaneum, as it is considered one of the oldest dwellings on the site

8. 8

   Ercolano

   Pass by

   The decumanus maximus is the main street of Roman cities and therefore also of Herculaneum, and for this reason it housed the most prestigious houses on its sides.

Before you go

Location