Location: Ercolano
Top Things to do in Ercolano
Top 10 Ancient Ruins 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. Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
2. Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Levannah - Hendersonville, United States
The black that you see in the main photo here is an actual partition in the Casa del Tramezzo di Legno and it is truly amazing that it still exists and can be seen today. This house and what remains inside was one of the stunning sights we experienced during our visit to Ercolano. The doors are actually fully protected but easily seen during your visit.
3. Casa del Bicentenario
4. Terme Del Foro
5. Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,869 reviews
Life as it existed in this ancient Greek settlement (5th century B.C.) was frozen in time when rivers of hot mud flowed down its streets from an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Reviewed By leeherb18 - Sardinia, Italy
Visited Pompeii and Herculaneum while staying in Naples. Both good but Herculaneum much smaller but we found it much better. We took a taxi from Naples which cost €80 return with the driver waiting for 2 hours while we were there. The driver suggested payment at the end of the trip which was good and no risk. Two hours was probably 1 hour too short for the visit but we saw everything we wanted to see. Admission price is good €11 per adult and the queue for entrance was only about 10 mins. Maps are good and easy to use and an audio guide and/or a guided tour is available although we just used the map and booklet provided which worked perfectly for us.
6. La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This part of Herculaneum is the Terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus, named in honour of the eponymous Roman senator who was a supporter of the future Augustus, Octavian. The terrace is a viewpoint of the town below and is lined with sculptures, including at least one of the senator. It’s a good viewpoint and one where you can get a panoramic of the town.
7. 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!
8. House of the Grand Portal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Casa del Gran Portale is the house of the Grand Portal, so called because of the entrance portal that is decorated with Corinthian columns. The columns are actually half columns made of bricks and more with capitals adorned with sculptures of Victoria, equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike, and the personification of victory. It’s possible to go into the house where you’ll see several rooms opening onto the vestibule and a small courtyard. Many of the rooms are decorated with frescoes depicting gardens, scenes of Dionysian, satyrs and other nature themes. This is one of the houses that is worth visiting.
9. Casa Sannitica
10. 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.
