Naples
(Napoli) is the largest city in southern Italy. Nearby is
Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed
the nearby Roman town of Pompeii, whose excavated ruins are a
major tourist attraction. Dating to the 2nd millennium
B.C., Naples has centuries of important art and
architecture.
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Naples is a busy port city serving its population of 1 million,
and acting as the hub for accessing cities such as Pompeii
and Sorrento, and the islands of Ischia and Capri.
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An attractive transportation center connects train and subway
lines. It was easy to catch the Circumvesuviana train to
Pompeii.
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Ovo Castle is an
imposing fortress at the mouth of Naple's harbour.
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Naples
Archeological Museum has the world's largest collection of
Roman artifacts. (Roberto Imposti, Tripadvisor)
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Pompeii is a vast
archeological site. The Roman city was buried under ash and
pumice when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.
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The preserved site
contains streets and buildings that visitors can explore freely.
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Many structures show
complete details, such as this bakery.
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Tile mosaics have been
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Thirty large-scale sculptures by Igor Mitoraj depicting
imposing mythological characters are strategically
placed among the architecture, and alongside original
bronze statues.
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The Pompeii Coliseum is the earliest known stone Roman
amphitheatre, predating Rome's by a century.
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An interesting
exhibit displays photos from when Pink Floyd performed and
recorded at the Pompeii Coliseum, praising its acoustics.
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