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Ercolano & Herculaneum

Things to do in Ercolano & Herculaneum

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  7. Ruins

    Covering 4.5 hectares, the ruins are easily visited in a morning.

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    Viva Lo Re

    Set on the so-called Miglio d'oro (Golden Mile) – a once-glorious stretch of road graced by 18th-century villas – Viva Lo Re (Long Live the King) is a stylish, inviting haven, where vintage prints and bookshelves meet a superb wine list, gracious staff and some of the best revamped regional cooking around.

    Start on a high note with the artful antipasto, whose row of 'tastings' may include a polpettina di baccalà (salted cod patty), crocchetta di taleggio con porcino (taleggio and porcini croquette) and a ricotta-filled courgette flower. Topping it all off are some delectable desserts, like a heavenly strawberry tartlet.

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    Using high-tech holograms and computer-generated footage, this 'virtual archaeological museum' brings ruins like Pompei's forum and Capri's Villa Jovis back to virtual life. Especially fun for kids, it's a useful place to comprehend just how impressive those crumbling columns once were. The museum is on the main street linking Ercolano-Scavi train station to the Ruins of Herculaneum.

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