The Farnese Bull (Toro Farnese) depicting the Torment of Dirce on display in the Naples Archaeological Museum is the largest single marble sculpture to have survived from antiquity. One of the highlights to see in the marvelous National Museum of Archaeology in Naples is the Farnese Bull, the largest sculpture carved from a single block … Read more
One of the most famous marble sculptures from antiquity is Hercules at Rest (Ercole in Riposo or Ercole Farnese) now displayed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy The Farnese Collection’s oversized nude marble Hercules at Rest (Ercole in Riposo) is one of the best-known sculptures from antiquity. This remarkably authentic Roman marble … Read more
Art treasures from the Pompeii and Herculaneum excavations, including the best mosaics and frescoes, and the giant Farnese sculptures from ancient Rome are the top highlights in the magnificent MANN National Museum of Archaeology in Naples, Italy. The National Museum of Archaeology in Naples (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli — MANN) is one of the … Read more
It is easy to visit Pompeii and Naples on a self-guided day trip by high-speed train from Rome but few would regret staying overnight in Naples and enjoy a less rushed visit. It is possible to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii on a do-it-yourself day trip from Rome. The fastest way to travel from … Read more
The Campania Art Card is a good savings pass on transportation and sightseeing in the Naples region.
Buy tickets online, or use the Campania Arte card, and visit early morning or late afternoon for the best Herculaneum experience.
The Herculaneum archeological park (Scavi di Ercolano) is easily reached on cheap public transportation trains or day-trip tours from Naples.
Visit Pompeii first thing in the morning or late afternoon, buy tickets online and go prepared, or book guided tours.
Skip-the-line tickets or guided tours give easy access to Pompeii even on busy days.
Use the cheap Circumvesuviana commuter train to reach Pompeii within half an hour from Naples Garibaldi or Sorrento.