The excavations of Pompeii are a fascinating journey into the past.
In 79 A.D. the eruption of Vesuvius destroyed the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabia and Oplonti that were buried by ash.

At the behest of Charles III of Bourbon began excavations that allowed to better know the customs, habits, eating habits and the art of life of over two millennia ago.
Some of the finds recovered (in addition to simple furnishings of daily use also frescoes, mosaics and statues) are preserved in the national archaeological museum of Naples, and in small quantities also in the Antiquarium of Pompeii.

Since 1997, Pompeii, together with Ercolano and Oplonti, have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The archaeological site of Pompeii hosts more than three million visitors a year, the third most visited museum site in Italy.
For this reason we recommend buying tickets online to avoid long waits and enjoy a longer visit.