When the Supplica is recited
The Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii is recited solemnly twice a year, at noon: on 8 May and on the first Sunday of October. On those days the square in front of the Sanctuary fills with pilgrims from all over Italy.
Check the programme on the Sanctuary’s official website: celebrations and times can change from year to year.
Tips for the Supplica days
Arrive early in the morning: the roads around the centre of Pompeii are busy and parking near the Sanctuary fills up quickly. Bring water and a hat in May, and be ready to stand for a long time.
Rooms near Pompeii sell out weeks in advance for these dates: if you need to stay the night before, ask early.
Sanctuary and ruins in one trip
The Sanctuary is in the centre of modern Pompeii, a short walk from the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance of the ruins. On ordinary days you can visit both: the ruins in the morning, the Sanctuary in the afternoon.
Quick answers
When is the Supplica to Our Lady of Pompeii?
Twice a year at noon: on 8 May and on the first Sunday of October.
Is the Sanctuary far from the ruins?
No, it is a short walk from the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance of the archaeological park.
Sources
Prices and opening hours change: always check the official sources before you go.