- Convenient day trip destination: Located close to Naples, Herculaneum is an ideal pit stop while visiting nearby destinations like Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius or even the National Archeological Museum of Naples.
- Manageable size: Compared to Pompeii, Herculaneum is a smaller site. This makes it ideal for a day trip, allowing you to explore the ruins thoroughly without feeling overwhelmed.
- Unique fate: Unlike Pompeii's ash burial, Herculaneum faced a fiery onslaught of pyroclastic surges. This resulted in a fascinating contrast — remarkably preserved wooden objects in Herculaneum compared to Pompeii's mostly ash-preserved remains.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: In 1997, Herculaneum earned the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage site for its laudable conservation efforts and superior state of preservation.