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the archaeological ruins of herculaneum in italy near naples

Not sure which to pick between Herculaneum vs. Pompeii? Both are epic, but Herculaneum sees a fraction of the visitors of Pompeii and is in better conditions in terms of preservation. But is it the better archaeological site near Naples? That's hard to say -- here are my honest opinions after visiting both.

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pompei vs herculaneum differences, tips and why you should visit them

The archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum are the closest image you can get of how a town belonging to the Roman Empire worked and looked like. The devastating eruption of 79AD of Mount V…

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an old building with paintings on the walls

Herculaneum may be lesser known than its famous neighbour, but visiting Herculaneum is a great alternative to Pompeii. So should you visit Herculaneum or Pompeii? Herculaneum is smaller, with fewer crowds and some would say that

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an aerial view of a city with mountains in the back ground and trees around it

Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

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