Herculaneum at Didacta: "Adventure in Herculaneum", a digital guide for young visitors

Herculaneum at Didacta: a digital guide designed for young audiences

The Herculaneum Archaeological Park brings an educational project to Didacta Italy that blends technology, participation and inclusion. At the Fortezza da Basso in Florence the Park will present the digital guide "Adventure in Herculaneum", created to lead children and teenagers through the ancient Roman city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD.

The tool turns a site visit into an interactive experience through multimedia content: augmented reality, educational games and immersive activities that foster curiosity and active learning. The presentation is aimed mainly at teachers, educators and school staff seeking new methods for learning in cultural sites.

Accessibility and inclusion

A key feature of the project is its focus on accessibility: the guide has been designed to be usable by visitors with autism spectrum conditions or cognitive difficulties, offering flexible routes and support tools that encourage participation from all young visitors.

Local impact

The initiative is part of the Archaeological Park’s broader commitment to using cultural heritage as an educational and social resource. Alongside conservation and research activities, the Park develops projects for the local community to improve cultural access for people facing economic or social disadvantage.

• What: presentation of the digital guide "Adventure in Herculaneum"
• Where: Ministry of Culture stand at Didacta Italy, Fortezza da Basso, Florence
• Who it's for: teachers, educators, cultural operators and those working with youth
• Features: augmented reality, interactive games, accessible routes, immersive activities
• Partners: Packard Humanities Institute and the association Variabile K

For school professionals, initiatives like this offer practical ways to combine archaeological visits with digital tools designed for experiential learning. The guide aims to be a replicable model for visiting historic sites in a more engaging and inclusive manner.