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Herculaneum excavations – Grande taberna (Herculaneum) 02📷 User:MatthiasKabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Herculaneum excavations

Ercolano, Italy

History

A Roman town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79 and preserved under deep volcanic deposits, with multi-storey houses, wooden beams and mosaics. It is smaller and better preserved than Pompeii; allow two to three hours.

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Ercolano, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.8058, 14.3478
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Eco Camping VesuvioCampsite
    12 km from Herculaneum excavations
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  • ZeusCampsite
    13 km from Herculaneum excavations
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  • SpartacusCampsite
    13 km from Herculaneum excavations
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  • Fortuna VillageCampsite
    13 km from Herculaneum excavations · 50 pitches
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  • Camping PompeiCampsite
    13 km from Herculaneum excavations
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  • Camping Sant'AntonioCampsite
    17 km from Herculaneum excavations
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Herculaneum excavations?

Herculaneum excavations is in Ercolano, Italy, at GPS 40.8058, 14.3478. It is about 8 km from Naples.

Can you camp near Herculaneum excavations?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parcheggio camper Ercolano, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Herculaneum excavations?

Herculaneum excavations is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Naples’ volcanoes, Herculaneum and the Royal Palace of Caserta.

What is there to see near Herculaneum excavations?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Vesuvius crater path (6 km), Scavi di Pompei (13 km), Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli (19 km) and Positano (23 km).

When is the best time to visit Herculaneum excavations?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)