Location: Ercolano
Top Things to do in Ercolano
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Ercolano, Campania
Ercolano [erkoˈlaːno] is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania of Southern Italy. It lies at the western foot of Mount Vesuvius, on the Bay of Naples, just southeast of the city of Naples. The medieval town of Resina - read Resìna - was built on the volcanic material left by the eruption of Vesuvius (79 CE) that destroyed the ancient city of Herculaneum, from which the present name is derived. Ercolano is a resort and the starting point for excursions to the excavations of Herculaneum and for the ascent of Vesuvius by bus. The town also manufactures leather goods, buttons, glass, and the wine known as Lacryma Christi (Tears of Christ).
Restaurants in Ercolano
1. Libreria Decart
2. Casa del Bicentenario
3. Casa del Bel Cortile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Casa del Bel Cortile is one of the best preserved houses in Herculaneum and named for the well Bel Cortile or in English, beautiful courtyard. I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s beautiful, but the courtyard and house are certainly well preserved. So well preserved that the interiors and structure of the rooms are largely intact. Large sections of red fresco are preserved on the walls, but it's not really that interesting as it’s mostly plain or simple geometric patterns. In contrast, the marble (I thinking( floor is also beautifully preserved in the inner courtyard.
4. College of the Augustales
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By tomj932 - London, United Kingdom
The College of the Augustales - dedicated to the Roman Emporer Augustus who was the first to be worshipped as a god is a must whilst in Herculaneum. In the main hall along with the well preserved charred remains of the original wooden features are frescoes depicting Hercules along with other gods! Be sure to check it out!
5. Casa Sannitica
6. House of the Skeleton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By wendyanddavid536 - Solihull, United Kingdom
So called because a skeleton was found in the house in 1831 (now long since gone). There are several beautiful frescoes and mosaics in this house, particularly in the nymphaeum, and some original ironwork in the roof.
7. Grande Taberna
8. Area Sacra
9. Casa dei Due Atri
10. Casa a Graticcio
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
