EUROPEAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DAYS 2026 | June 12–14, 2026
“Archaeology in the Making”
Starting tomorrow, Friday, June 12, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park opens the European Days of Archaeology (EAD) 2026 with a three-day program of visits, workshops, and scientific meetings. The initiative, promoted by INRAP under the aegis of the French Ministry of Culture and coordinated in Italy by the Central Institute for Archaeology (ICA), focuses on the research process by opening its construction sites, laboratories, and archives to the public.
“We have created a program that makes visitors the protagonists of the process of discovering cultural heritage.” — Federica Colaiacomo, Director of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park
Friday, June 12 – Study Day at Villa Sora
Palazzo Vallelonga, Torre del Greco (NA)
Scientific session dedicated to the results of the 2025–2026 excavation campaigns at Villa Sora, conducted by the Park in collaboration with the Packard Humanities Institute (PHI). The area has yielded previously unpublished data on the villa d’otium, the resumption of life after the eruption of 79 AD, and the mosaic decoration and frescoes. Scientific coordinators: Domenico Camardo, Marina Caso, and Federica Colaiacomo.
PRESS INVITATION to the Study Day at Villa Sora on Friday 12 June 2026, from 9:30 am at Palazzo Vallelonga, Torre del Greco (NA).
Organized with the Municipality of Torre del Greco and the Banca di Credito Popolare and with the support of Villa Montedoro Ricevimenti e Wedding and NeonSorrento.
Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th – Guided tours of Villa Sora
10:30–12:45 | Villa Sora, Torre del Greco (NA)
Exceptional opening of the excavation site with guided tours led by the Vesuvius Archaeological Group.
Reservation required: archeotorre@gmail.com | cell. 379 2196736
Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th – The thermal baths of Herculaneum
9:30 and 11:30 | Parco Archeologico di Ercolano
Guided tour of the Central Baths, the Casa dell’Albergo Baths (special opening: the only private thermal complex in Herculaneum), and the restoration site of the Suburban Baths, the best-preserved Roman bathhouse in the world. Groups of up to 15 people. Free with a regular admission ticket.
9:30 a.m. – two groups in Italian | 11:30 a.m. – two groups in English
Reservation required: coopculture.it | call center 081 0106490
June 12, 13, and 14 – Activities at the “From Eggs to Apples” exhibition
Villa Campolieto | until June 14, 2026 | Free with exhibition ticket
Cibus – Thematic Food Itinerary | 10:00 AM | 150′ + 60′ | Free with Park + Exhibition ticket
A tour of Herculaneum’s thermopolia, workshops, and culinae, followed by a visit to the exhibition on Roman food culture.
ore 15:00
A dramatized journey through the flavors and customs of the ancient world, guided by passages from Cato, Varro, Columella, Pliny, and Galen.
The Perfect Dish – Family Workshop | 5:00 PM | 90 minutes | Free with exhibition ticket
Participants create their “perfect dish” by combining Roman food shapes. For the little ones, there’s a workshop on making the shapes.
Prenotazioni: coopculture.it