Campania’s archaeological parks hide authentic and timeless riches. Discover the must-see places where a glorious and fascinating history lives on in all its glory.
Paestum
An archaeological site of great importance in Magna Graecia, its visit is associated with the Velia Park, an ancient Greek polis in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park
Ercolano
Excavations reveal the rich town, with bronzes, marbles and silver, submerged by a large mass of eruptive material mixed with mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Pompei
A prosperous city of the past, as evidenced by the site’s countless well-preserved artifacts, it was submerged in lapilli and ash by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
A visit to these excavations is often combined with an excursion to Mount Vesuvius, which can be traveled by bus up to 1,000 meters above sea level and on foot with licensed local guides.
