Is the site accessible for wheelchairs?
se-die a ro-TEL-le — 'sedia' stress on first syllable, 'rotelle' stress on second.
Ask at the ticket office before entering with visitors with mobility needs. Important practical question — ancient sites with cobblestones and uneven surfaces can be challenging. Staff can suggest accessible routes.
Italian archaeological sites are legally required to have accessible routes ('percorsi accessibili'), but the ancient terrain makes full accessibility impossible. Pompeii has some paved accessible paths, electric buggies for mobility-impaired visitors, and specific accessible areas. Always call ahead for large sites.
C'è un percorso facilitato per persone con disabilità?
Is there an adapted route for people with disabilities?
Asks specifically about designated accessible paths.
È possibile affittare un buggy elettrico?
Is it possible to rent an electric buggy?
Pompeii and some large sites offer these for mobility-impaired visitors.
Quali zone sono accessibili con la carrozzina?
Which areas are accessible with a pushchair?
'Carrozzina' can mean both wheelchair and pram — context clarifies.
Italy has invested significantly in making archaeological sites more accessible since 2010 — driven by EU disability directives and awareness campaigns. Pompeii's 'Grande Progetto' included accessibility improvements alongside restoration work.