The Archaeological Park of Pompeii, covering an area of 66 hectares of which about 50 are excavated, is an archaeological area consisting of a set of civil and private buildings and monuments decorated with sculptures, paintings and mosaics. The discovery of Pompeii occurred in 1748, interrupted the excavation of Herculaneum, by order of Charles III of Bourbon, who believed he was on the trail of Stabia. However, the truth was revelaed when an inscription was found that clearly spoke of the Res Publica Pompeianorum. The discoveries continued with the reign of Ferdinand IV, during which the Temple of Isis, the Triangular Forum, the theatrical district, some necropolises and several dwellings were brought to light. Later the entire course of the city walls was identified, establishing the total extension of the city.
Today the visitor can access the Park through one of the three entrances, and has the opportunity to enjoy an itinerary that follows the ancient streets, along which you can visit both modest and rich houses that are characterised by wall paintings and decorative floors of considerable merit.
In addition, beyond the city walls, you can visit some of the suburban residences that were scattered across the local countryside: Villa of the Mysteries and the Villa of Diomedes. They fall under the Park’s jurisdiction, as well as the nearby sites of Stabia, Oplontis, and Boscoreale.

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in line with the principles dictated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities relating to the right of access to culture, is committed to promoting initiatives aimed at ensuring the best conditions for accessing archaeological sites.
In fact, thanks to the project E.LIS.A, realised with the support of the Region of Campania, various multimedia content have been produced for Boscoreale, Stabia and Oplontis in the local territory, relaying the history of these sites in detail to the deaf visitor, and multimedia content regarding the archaeological city of Pompeii is currently in progress.