Splendid Herculaneum archaeological tour

Obscured by the fame of Pompeii, whose sad fate has in common with, the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum is undergoing a revival of interest among both locals and foreign visitors. Not many, however, know its hidden secrets and the differences with its illustrious neighbour. Did you know, for example, Herculaneum was the first Vesuvian town to be excavated, and it was much more famous than Pompeii for several decades? Fascinating for the richness of its decorations and the luxurious life of its inhabitants, Herculaneum offers the possibility of a full tour of the city in a limited amount of time given its compact size. Its streets and houses present the visitor a "frozen" image of what was the city looking like before the apocalyptic eruption of the year 79 AD. Carbonized wood around town, the skeletons found on its shore in the 1980s make, the magnificent jewels in gold and the boat pavilion make it an experience not to be missed even for those who have already seen Pompeii!