The city of Hercules (Herakles) destroyed the same day of Pompeii (August 24th 79 A.D.). The city of Herculaneum was considered
a beautiful resort for rich merchants, generals and also roman Senators, in fact many luxury residences was founded, with incredible frescos, mosaics and many beautiful tiling floor and very precious marble. Since the first excavation in 1711, the repertory founded in Herculaneum give the idea of a very different type of city. You can have the same impression touring around and see how the rich people of the time enjoyed their life.
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