Herculaneum[a] is an ancient Roman town located in the modern-day comune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy. Herculaneum was buried under a massive pyroclastic flow in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in …

Information, top sights, tips, and itineraries for visiting the ruins at Herculaneum.

Mar 10, 2026 · Planning a day trip to the Herculaneum ruins? In this guide we’ve shared the essential context and practical travel advice, from the historical background and advice on transport …

IN HERCULANEUM, THE HOUSE OF CHARRED FURNITURE RETURNS TO LIGHT AFTER ALMOST THIRTY YEARS OF SILENCE. Purchase your Park ticket or subscription! Get ready for an …

May 29, 2026 · Herculaneum, ancient city in Campania, Italy. It lay 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Naples, at the western base of Mount Vesuvius, and was destroyed, together with Pompeii, Torre …

The Herculaneum papyri are more than 1,800 scrolls of papyrus discovered in the 18th century in the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum. They had been carbonized when the villa was engulfed by the …

The history of Herculaneum from its Greek foundation as Heraklea to its AD 79 destruction, the 1709 rediscovery, the Bourbon tunnels, and the 1980s Boatsheds discovery.

Feb 25, 2026 · Planning a visit to Herculaneum? This guide covers what to see, how long you need, tickets, tours, and practical tips to help you decide if it’s worth visiting.

Jun 25, 2026 · For almost 2,000 years, the carbonized library of Herculaneum has kept a cruel bargain: its scrolls survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, but only by becoming too fragile to open.

May 3, 2026 · In August 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius violently erupted, famously destroying the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But several other towns were also buried beneath volcanic debris, including …