


Casa dello Scheletro (House of the Skeleton) is an evocative Roman house in the Herculaneum archaeological park famed for its skeletal plaster casts and well-preserved domestic architecture. Photograph strong contrasts between exposed masonry, fresco fragments and casts; early morning or late afternoon light sculpts textures and reduces crowds. Entry requires a ticket to Parco Archeologico di Ercolano; arrive at opening on weekdays for easiest access. Surfaces are uneven—wear sturdy shoes; pay/€



Casa dello Scheletro (House of the Skeleton) is an evocative Roman house in the Herculaneum archaeological park famed for its skeletal plaster casts and well-preserved domestic architecture. Photograph strong contrasts between exposed masonry, fresco fragments and casts; early morning or late afternoon light sculpts textures and reduces crowds. Entry requires a ticket to Parco Archeologico di Ercolano; arrive at opening on weekdays for easiest access. Surfaces are uneven—wear sturdy shoes; pay/€