This is why the two materials that are excavated from the two sites tend to differ remarkable in nature and also the intended use. Even more, the forms in which the two towns seem to have been destroyed differ in nature. Pompeii was more likely destroyed by the covering of in ash and pumice that led to the collapse of the structures in the area under the weight of accumulating material that were falling from the sky.
Because the material were falling from the sky, Pompeii was destroyed downward, which means that the structures who covered deep into the earth as the materials continued to accumulate Wallace-Hadrill, On the other hand, Herculaneum is more likely to have been destroyed by high moving waves of material horizontally that were coming from the erupting mountain. As a result the town maintained well preserved and more particularly the wood that continues to provide a lot of information on how the two towns interacted with each other.
The falling materials were widespread in nature and presented a thick blanket covering even hills and tallest trees that were in the town. On the other hand, the horizontal nature of destruction of the town of Herculaneum spread the town as they moved towards the sea, carrying some of the structures in the town into the sea.
This explains why a lot of skeletons have been found along the sea shore covered into tuffaceous material. It is assumed that the flowing material carried the skeletons of people who had been killed by the eruption into the sea and later crystallized after reaching the water. Evidently, some of these moving molten materials either were too hot and travelled several miles into the sea before they started cooling or the sea has since expanded to occupy some of the areas that were reached by the moving material.
Conticello 23 observed that based on the number of structures and places that are found in each town, suggestions indicate that Pompeii was a production center where most of the goods that were produced were for local consumption.
Two hours in Pompeii is barely enough time to see some of the highlights. The same amount of time will allow the average visitor to see most of Herculaneum. If you have walking disability Herculaneum is easier to explore while Pompeii, even if it has an accessible path , is definitely more challenging. What time of the year am I going to be visiting? What time of the day?
Pompeii is more crowded during Peak Season due to shore excursions groups, so it will be easier to explore in the afternoon. Herculaneum, on the other hand, is quieter and usually less crowded in the morning and a little bit cooler.
How am I going to get there? Your transportation as well counts. If you use a car, both Pompeii and Herculaneum are on the way from Naples to the Amalfi coast. Am I traveling with my family? If you are traveling with elderly people or children, Herculaneum can be a better decision.
For teenagers instead, we may recommend Pompeii to have a more complete vision. Our experience is that young explorers will have a great time in both places if you are well prepared. Whatever you may choose, make sure you are visiting during the appropriate time of the day, do not forget to bring water and sun gears, try to stay away from the crowd. A great option to keep the whole family engaged is using family-friendly tours. Am I planning to visit Pompeii or Herculaneum together with other highlights?
Whereas in Herculaneum, the buildings are much more well preserved, even today the walls still display their original vibrant colours. When both of these Roman sites were uncovered a number of artefacts were found, from Pots and Jewellery to Coins to Artwork, but above all one of the most unique and amazing finds in Herculaneum was paper that managed to survive the volcanic eruption.
Yes, getting from Naples to Pompeii by train takes between 35 — 38 minutes depending if you take the Circumvesuviana train or Metropolitano train, and Naples to Herculaneum by train takes 40 minutes if you take the Circumvesuviana train. During the summer months and peak season it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance to avoid crowds and queuing for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Ruins.
Yes we would definitely recommend these ruins for children, the guides are experienced and very child friendly, they will be able to keep your children engaged and entertained throughout the tour with games and prizes all while teaching them some history about this famous site.
Facebook Instagram RSS. Pompeii Vs Herculaneum — Which one should I visit? In this article you will discover the Best one to Visit, What's the Difference between the both and our Selected Tours for your trip. Well, in terms of distance the answer would have to be yes.
It takes around 30 minutes to drive between the two sites — traffic permitting — although we wouldn't recommend you cram both into the space of just one day because there is simply too much to discover. Pompeii is the bigger of the two sites, taking significantly more time to explore in full.
Herculaneum is smaller, meaning that you can get around and discover its evocative remains in just a half-day if you're pushed for time. The thing we love the most about the latter, though, is that it was buried to a greater depth than Pompeii and it boasts houses that in some cases are completely preserved up to their rooftops.
What's more, it's a site that has fewer visitors, making for a more pleasant touring experience — especially under the heat of the southern Italian sun! Interestingly, Pompeii's destruction by Vesuvius's eruption was more direct and this volcano completely incinerated everything in its path here. Herculaneum, on the other hand, was buried under slower-falling ash. This meant that the preservation of buildings was much more complete - with entire houses, as well as the everyday items contained within them, paused in time.
This entirely depends on your definition of better. If you're looking for the more iconic sites, which you may have come across in books or on screen, Pompeii is the stronger choice.
Here, you can find brothels, an amphitheatre and an array of amazing frescoes that will probably look familiar to you once you stand before them in person. Herculaneum is perhaps more suited to travellers with limited time to explore and who are after glimpses of more complete ruins.
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