
Participants will explore the archaeological site of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its preservation, during a guided tour lasting an hour and a half. The tour includes pickup from the designated meeting point and entrance to the site. Herculaneum, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, offers insights into the daily life and religious practices of its ancient inhabitants through its well-preserved ruins. This experience is suitable for those interested in history and archaeology. It is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues due to the nature of the site.
Transfer by bus to Herculaneum and visit of the ruins with our authorized guide for an archeologial tour of 1.5 hrs. Once a small and sophisticated Roman city, Herculaneum was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The site is still perfectly preserved, has remains of streets, houses and villas excavated that visitors can admire. Please note the itinerary may vary based on guide discretion
The luxurious house with sea view terrace belonged to Q. Granius Verus, a slave freed shortly before the destruction of Herculaneum. In the garden there are two statues of deer assaulted by a pack of dogs, from these the house takes its name
The house of the black salon owes its name to its party hall entirely painted in black with geometric patterns. In this house were found waxed tablets of L. Venidius Ennychus who was supposed to have owned the house. The tablets speak of her eligibility for Augustale, the purchase of a slave, and the birth of a daughter.
Truly enchanting are the mosaics in glass paste, (very expensive for the time), with floral and hunting scenes and in a central position the mosaic with Neptune and Amphitrite, (the marine deity and his companion)
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