Ercolano
Italy · CampaniaIT
Comune in Campania, Italy
Ercolano is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania of Southern Italy. It lies at the western foot of Mount Vesuvius, on the Bay of Naples, just southeast of the city of Naples. The medieval town of Resina was built on the volcanic material left by the eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed the ancient city of Herculaneum, from which the present name is derived. Ercolano is a resort and the starting point for excursions to the excavations of Herculaneum and for the ascent of Vesuvius by bus. The town also manufactures leather goods, buttons, glass, and Lacryma Christi, 'Tears of Christ' wine.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,124
- Coordinates
- 40.808, 14.350
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 44 m
Overview of Ercolano
Ercolano is a compact city in Campania, Italy. Population figures land around 50,124. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture.
Things to do in Ercolano
Culture in Ercolano
(1)Ercolano records Ancient Ruins under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ercolano. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Campania; once there, walking covers most of Ercolano. The local time zone is Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Ercolano that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ercolano known for?
- Ercolano is mainly a destination for culture, set in Campania, Italy with around 50,124 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ercolano?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins in Ercolano. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Ercolano located?
- Administratively, Ercolano sits in Campania, Italy — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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