Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Ercolano, Italy
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0.7 km
32 m
Experience Ercolano in Italy in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in ErcolanoIndividual Sights in ErcolanoSight 1: House of Aristides
The house of Aristide is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found as a result of the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum.
Sight 2: House of the Mosaic Atrium
The house of the Mosaic Atrium is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found as a result of the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of the atrium that has a mosaic floor.
Sight 3: House of the Bronze Herm
The house of the Bronze Herm is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of the discovery inside of a bronze herm depicting a man.
Sight 4: House of the Alcove
The Alcove House is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found as a result of the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of an apse environment, called an alcove.
Sight 5: Samnite House
The Samnite House is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is one of the oldest houses in the city.
Sight 6: House of the Grand Portal
The house of the Great Portal is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of the entrance portal decorated with semi-columns with capitals adorned with Victories.
Sight 7: Herculaneum
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town, located in the modern-day comune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy. Herculaneum was buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Sight 8: House of the Stags
The house of the Deer is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of the discovery, in the garden, of two statues of deer attacked by dogs.
Sight 9: House of the Gem
The house of the Gem is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and brought to light following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of the discovery inside of a jewel, dating back to the age of Claudius, on which the face of Livia is engraved.
Sight 10: Suburban Baths
The Suburban Baths are a thermal complex from the Roman era, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found as a result of the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: of their kind they are one of the best preserved thermal buildings in the entire Roman Empire.
Sight 11: House of the Telephus Relief
The house of the Relief of Telephus is a house from the Roman era, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and brought to light following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because a high relief depicting the myth of Telephus was found inside.
Sight 12: House of the Corinthian Atrium
The house of the Corinthian Atrium is a house from the Roman era, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it is so called because of the columns of the atrium, with capitals in the Corinthian order.
Sight 13: House of the Wooden Shrine
The house of the Sacellum of Wood is a house from the Roman era, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found as a result of the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum: it owes its name to the discovery of a small wooden cabinet.
Sight 14: Palaestra
The Palestra is a sports facility, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Herculaneum.
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