Archaeological site · Ercolano

Herculaneum Archaeological Site

Walk through AD 79 with wine-lovers: Herculaneum's preserved wine racks, wooden amphora, and carbonized grapes show how Vesuvius froze Roman wine culture in time.

What to do there

TourHerculaneum Archaeological SiteBetter preserved than Pompeii, Herculaneum's organic materials survived under pyroclastic mud. See intact wooden wine racks, carbonized food, and the seaside town's wine shops frozen in 79 AD.

Places to see nearby

Museum · Campania Naples Archaeological Museum MANN, built 1585 as cavalry barracks, established 1750s by Bourbon King Charles III, houses the world's finest Pompeii-Herculaneum collections including the famous Gabinetto Segreto erotic art from ancient Roman life.
Landmark · Pompeii Pompeii Wine Heritage - Villa dei Misteri & Thermopolia In 1996, winemaker Antonio Mastroberardino revived ancient Pompeii varieties buried for 2,000 years, recreating Villa dei Misteri (2001) by blending 90% Piedirosso and 10% Sciascinoso to honor the Dionysian mysteries celebrated in this Roman villa.
Archaeological site · Pompeii Pompeii Archaeological Site Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 AD with its vineyards intact; 2000 years later, Mastroberardino crafted 1,800 bottles yearly using ancient DNA-identified grape varieties and Roman methods.