About this site
Preserved Roman city buried by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, now a major archaeological park.
Why it made the universeUNESCO
Ruins & Archaeology
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Pompeii · Campania · Italy
ITATicket required40.7497° N · 14.4869° EArchaeological Site
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Mar 16–Oct 14: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.
- Last entry
- 5:30 PM in the Mar 16–Oct 14 season.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes — nominative ticket required; official online sales use Vivaticket exclusively.
- Advance booking
- Recommended; daily admission is capped at 20,000 visitors.
Getting there
- Public transport
- The archaeological park operates Pompeii Artebus connecting Great Pompeii sites.
- Accessibility
- The 'Pompeii for All' facilitated route is available from Piazza Anfiteatro; Antiquarium lift can support an accessible return route.
Know before you go
- House rules
- Tickets are personal/nominative. Online purchase from March 2, 2026 is through Vivaticket exclusively.
- Lockers & storage
- Official site provides visitor facilities; the Artebus shuttle has large-luggage storage.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical anchor selected
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
Piazza Anfiteatro, 80045 Pompeii, Italy
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