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Pompeii, also known as the "city of the dead," was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and is an extremely attractive destination for adventure enthusiasts worldwide. Once considered the epitome of extravagant entertainment in ancient Rome, it is now attracting public attention with the "Pompeii Great Project."
To preserve the pristine beauty and historical value of the site, from November 15th, the management board decided to limit the number of visitors per day to 20,000. This measure aims to minimize overcrowding, limit negative impacts on the environment and ancient architectural structures, and ensure the best possible visiting experience for tourists.
The announcement limiting the number of visitors each day came after a surge in tourist numbers, peaking at over 36,000 on a single Sunday.
The announcement came after a surge in visitors, peaking at over 36,000 on a free Sunday. The director of the archaeological site, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, stressed that reducing pressure on Pompeii was essential to ensure visitor safety and to preserve the precious site.
In Italy, visitors can enter museums for free on the first Sunday of each month, but on weekdays, the entrance fee to Pompeii is 18 euros (approximately $19.32). For this price, visitors can see firsthand the ruins of a once-thriving city, buried under the ash of Mount Vesuvius after its eruption in 79 AD.
According to data from the Italian Ministry of Culture, in 2023 Pompeii attracted more than 4 million tourists, a 33.6% increase compared to the previous year, equivalent to an average of 11,200 people per day.
According to data from the Italian Ministry of Culture, in 2023, Pompeii attracted more than 4 million tourists, a 33.6% increase compared to the previous year, equivalent to an average of 11,200 people per day. The decision to limit the number of visitors per day is an important step in preserving this precious heritage site. Pompeii is not the only destination in Italy to implement measures to control the number of tourists.
According to archaeological records, more than 2,000 years ago, Pompeii was a Roman city-state located in the Campania region, within the commune of Pompeii, in southern Italy. The city, as well as its surrounding towns and agricultural lands, were situated around the foot of Mount Vesuvius. To date, the ruins of Pompeii have been continuously excavated for nearly three centuries, and approximately 75% of the city's area has been unearthed. Fortunately, the statues remained completely intact after the volcanic eruption.
