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Mount Vesuvius viewed in real time from the Herculaneum area.
Mount Vesuvius live from Herculaneum
The webcam offers a panoramic view of Mount Vesuvius and lets you follow its profile under changing atmospheric conditions.
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Mount Vesuvius live from Herculaneum
Cloud, haze and light can hide or emphasise the summit within minutes. The live image is observational and does not replace bulletins issued by the Vesuvius Observatory and Civil Protection authorities.
Herculaneum lies on the volcano’s western slopes and has an exceptionally strong historical and landscape relationship with Vesuvius.
In depth
Discovering Ercolano through webcams
History, landscape and landmarks that help interpret what appears in the live images.
History and local identity
Ancient Herculaneum was buried by the eruption of AD 79. Volcanic materials preserved buildings, furnishings and structures that now provide an exceptional picture of daily life in the Roman city.
What to see
- Herculaneum Archaeological Park
- MAV Virtual Archaeological Museum
- Villas of the Golden Mile
- Vesuvius National Park
Nearby
Naples, Pompeii and the other towns around Vesuvius form an area rich in archaeological sites, villas and viewpoints over the bay.
Mount Vesuvius live from Herculaneum
The different live views make it possible to compare districts, light, visibility and city movement at the same moment. The guide grows with the archive, keeping each webcam connected to the place it actually shows.