Often overlooked by tourists in favour of Pompeii, Ercolano as it is known in Italy, is a smaller town that suffered the same fate. Given its location closer to Mount Vesuvius, the ruins are better preserved and maintain finer details than that of the Pompeii excavation.
Paintings, mosaics, second stories to homes and furniture allow even further immersion into the ancient times and grantsvyour imagination to bring this place to life.
If you have time, this is well worth a visit and a two hour slot should suffice to see most of the relics. The modern day city has buried a considerable amount of what existed and therefore cannot be excavated. It is easier to wander around this site without a tour guide, although they are a few touting for business at the entrance for a negotiated cost.
How we got there:
Located a mere half an hour from Pompeii, it is easy to drive but if you do not have a car the train is fairly simple. There are also numerous half day trip options wherever you may be staying in the region.
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