Ercolano, known as Herculaneum is only a few miles from Pompei and 150 miles south of Rome, near Naples.
In many instances Ercolano constitutes a small version of Pompeii, the Roman city was buried two of them have very preserved during excavations.
Many people prefer Herculaneum, Pompeii because the site is much more compact and have visitors is much less. Both sites are managed by the same person and that are easy to visit a day or two combined ticket to and use the train that connects the two.
Ercolano, one of 5 sites
Partly buried Roman town - the town of Ercolano is part of a set of five archaeological sites in the region.
Pompeii is tourism much more interesting and very good site. But there are five sites in the region. You can buy tickets for any combination that includes all sites or just simply buy tickets for an individual.
The ruins of Pompeii may attract the attention of thousands of tourists, but one of the closest attractions are also interesting is the ruins of Herculaneum. Although a big volcanic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii, Herculaneum original of structure largely intact, and this is the main reason, it's a lovely place to visit.
When Vesuvius erupted and caused the destruction of Pompeii, the semi-fluid mud volcano issued covered most of the items, textiles, furniture and other structures wooden Herculaneum; coincidence makes serious items covered and protected. Thus, to admire the Herculaneum today as being transported in time to when the Roman Empire was expanding.
The excavation site was first started in 1738 under the direction of King Charles of Bourbon. Today, visitors to Herculaneum can see more than a third of this ancient monument. Herculaneum is precisely located 50 feet below the modern town of Ercolano. Surrounded by greenhouses which cover several hectares. This made the region the region pushes Europe leader in the last decade. Because the site receives fewer tourists than Pompeii; You'll have more space to explore the area with a rate more.
Houses and buildings you will see in Herculaneum vary considerably. Some are used in commercial and civil order. Most of the buildings their opening so you can also see their interiors. Among the best known Oplontis is part of the Villa Dei Papiri (Villa Papyri). This structure is in the area of the excavation in the corner of the building. It houses the carbonization 1 800 impressive rolls of papyrus, leading scientists to believe that the building has a study center or library. Although not all of the Villa Dei Papiri completely dug up, you can see a virtual building in color reproduction when you visit the Museum of VMR (Museo archaeological Virtual).
Another famous building of the complex is the Casa del Nettuno ed Amphitrite (House of Neptune and Amphitrite), famous for its mosaics and finely decorated walls still bright; and the Casa del Bel Cortile (beautiful Court House), known to the warehouse where residents take cover from the eruption. If you want to know how people travel in ancient Rome, stopped at the home of the ship. As his name suggests, he is wooden, houses a small novel ships structures are well-maintained equipment. Other necessary facilities like bathrooms, gym, the Samnite House, College of the Augustales and Casa del Tremezzo di Legno (House wood partition).
Note that there is no food or water for sale in archaeological sites of Herculaneum, so make sure you bring a drink with you. At the entrance, you can pick up a free map called Degli Scavi di Ercolano Pianta Tower, who can guide you effectively in all the complex where reign the area available. You also have the option to purchase audio guides to enhance your tour experience. Buy Pompeii pass allows you full access to the ruins of Herculaneum. This site is open daily from 08:30-19:30 from April 1 to October 31. In the other months of the year, closing at the beginning at 17:00, allowing the door of comments changed at 15:30.
