Archaeological site of Pompeii declared that, as November 15will introduce a daily limit of 20,000 entries to prevent overcrowding. The measure was adopted in response to a significant increase in visits, especially during the first Sunday of the month, when access to cultural sites throughout Italy is free. The site also recorded such occasions. A peak of 36,000 entries a day.
How to get into archeology now
After a record summer, which saw unprecedented arrivals at the Pompeii excavations, with more than 4 million visitors and peaks of more than 36,000 people, free entry on the first Sunday of the month, new standards of access It will come into effect in Archeology from November 15. Park tickets will be personalized, with visitors’ names on them, and a daily limit of 20,000 entries will be introduced, with time slots split over the summer. The Trevi Fountain made a similar decision in recent weeks. According to data from the Ministry of Culture, Pompeii welcomed last year. Over 4 million visitorswith an increase of 33.6% over the previous year, and a daily average of about 11,200 people.
Additionally, for the summer term, time slots will be introduced to limit the number of entries. in the morning, From 9:00 to 12:00, The maximum will be possible 15,000 entries (12,000 for the ancient city of Pompeii and 3,000 for the ticket which includes the suburban villas). In the afternoon, in the middle 12.00 and 17.30, There will be a limit 5,000 entries (3,000 for ancient city only and 2,000 for full tour).
How much does a ticket cost now?
Tickets will be available both online and at on-site ticket offices. The designated ticket novelty will apply to all types of admission: Pompeii Express, Pompeii +, Pompeii 3days and individual site tickets.
Ticket prices are also unchanged:
- Pompeii + (Ancient city of Pompeii and suburban villas: Villa dei Maestre, Villa di Diomed, Villa Regina Bascorale with anti-aquarium): 22 euros
- The Pompeii Express (Only the ancient city of Pompeii without the suburban villas): 18 euros
- Pompeii 3 days (Ancient City, Oplontis, Villa Arianna, Villa San Marco, Museo Libero D’Orsi, Boscoreale and Navetta): 26 euros (Valid for 3 days for one entry per site)
Park director: “We aim for slow tourism”
The new measures, as indicated in the press release, were designed to protect the site, reduce risks associated with overcrowding and improve the visitor experience. The Slow and Broad tourism approach aims to encourage sustainable development in the sector, which will enhance not only Pompeii but also the surrounding area. “Only those who invest in quality can develop sustainably”, declared the park’s director. Gabriel Breeding BarHighlighting how these changes can also benefit local operators.
“In particular, we want to expand the areas that can be visited in the ancient city and promote other sites in the area, such as Boscoreale, Torre Annunziata, Villa dei Misteri, Civita Giuliana and Stabia. Our goal There is slow, sustainable and widespread tourism, which enhances the cultural richness surrounding the UNESCO site flow and security management, In addition to personalizing visits, they are part of this strategy. Experience shows that quality is essential for sustainable development. We want to support the region and sector operators, who are facing a profoundly changed context as a result of the pandemic. These changes must be managed collaboratively and proactively. At this early stage, we will monitor the situation carefully and continue to engage with all stakeholders for possible adjustments.”
With these initiatives, the Pompeii Archaeological Park aims to balance conservation with accessibility, inviting visitors to discover not only the charm of the excavations but also the historical and cultural richness of the area.
