CAMPANIA
Latest page update: 9 December 2024
The region of Campania in Southern Italy has a population of around 5.8 million permanent inhabitants making it Italy's most densely populated region.
The capital city of Campania is Naples which is the heartbeat of the entire region, in no small part due to its football team SS Napoli. Apart from Ischia, Campania also boasts some of Italy's favourite destinations such as Capri and the Amalfi Coast whilst also being home to Caserta, Montecassino, Pompeii, Paestum, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. |
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Regione Campania
NAPLESNaples is the cultural, political and economical hub of Campania and the South of Italy with years of rich tradition. This ancient city is full of charm with surprises at every corner.
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POMPEIIPompeii is an ancient city that was destroyed in 79AD by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Much of the city is still visible and is a magnet for tourists in the region of Campania.
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HERCULANEUMHerculaneum was destroyed by the same volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii but remains largely intact. This ancient city is full of intrigue to this day.
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MOUNT VESUVIUSMount Veusvius is a huge volcano, famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the neighbouring cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. These days you can take a tour to its crater.
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MONTECASSINOMontecassino is famous for the abbey that sits on top of the mountain that was fought over in World War Two. The neighbouring Polish cemetery is a poignant memorial of the times.
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PAESTUMPaestum is an ancient city that was abandoned hundreds of years ago but still has some fascinating buildings such as the ancient temples of Hera which still stand almost intact to this day.
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CASERTACaserta is famous for its beautiful palace that draws visitors from all over Europe with its manicured gardens while within the palace walls lies an incredible collection of artwork.
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THE AMALFI COASTThe Amalfi Coast is perhaps Campania's number one attraction with its beautiful towns dotted along the stunningly picturesque coast road such as Ravello, Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento.
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