A decision to cap Sunday free entries to no more than 15,000 visitors at a single time was made following a May 3 record of 35,000 visitors after reviewing UNESCO inspectors' analysis.
According to experts, high numbers of visitors cause increased moisture and micro-climate alterations which put Pompeii's priceless frescoes at risk.
The ministry and superintendency will present their reorganization plans at a press conference on Tuesday.
Source: ANSA [May 11, 2015]