Herculaneum is a ruined Roman Town, destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, in 79AD - the same eruption destroyed Pompeii. Pompeii is fantastic in all respects, but in many ways Herculaneum is better. The buildings are well preserved, in some cases the remains of the 1st floors may still be seen. Remarkably some of the wooden fittings can still be seen, albeit in charcoalisd form. This panoramic photograph, taken in March 2000, is a bit of a cheat, as it is in fact two pictures joined together, the two pictures are joined down the middle of the pillar in the centre of the picture, fortunately the resolution of web base pictures disguises the join rather convincingly. Pompeii is famous for its wall paintings, and Herculaneum has a fair share also.
