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About CampaniaCampania, in southern Italy, has a population of around 5.8 million people and a total area of 13,595 square kilometres. Located on the Italian Peninsula, with the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, the small Flegrean Islands and Capri with its beautiful beaches are also administratively part of the region. The regional capital of Campania is the city of Naples. Campania is rich in culture, especially in regards to gastronomy, music, architecture, archaeological and ancient sites such as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum. The name of Campania itself is derived from Latin, as the Romans knew the region as Campania felix, which translates into English as "fertile countryside". The rich natural sights of Campania make it highly important desirable place to visit, especially along the Amalfi Coast, Mount Vesuvius and the island of Capri.
Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of coastline south of Naples. It is renowned for its extraordinary beauty and its iconic medieval cliff side Mediterranean fishing villages, including (from east to west) Positano, Praiano, Furore, Amalfi, Ravello, Maiori and Cetara. Cliffs terraced with scented lemon groves sheer down into sparkling seas and whitewashed villas cling precariously to unforgiving slopes while sea and sky merge in one vast blue horizon. The Amalfi Coast is a truly breath-taking location and is a place which provides total relaxation. The main industry in the area is tourism and visitors are greeted with a smile and accommodated accordingly. The Amalfi Coast offers a generous selection of hotels, bars, restaurants, boutiques and boat trips. Notable places to visit include the Duomo in Amalfi, the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Positano, the churches of San Salvatore del Birecto and of Santa Maria Maddalena in Atrani, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo in Ravello, the churches of San Luca and San Gennaro in Praiano, the Fiordo of Furore, the church of Santa Trofimena and the ancient Roman villa in Minori, the Emerald Cave in Conca dei Marini and the Path of the Gods ("Sentiero degli Dei") in Agerola.
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Capri
Capri is a beautiful island in the Tyrrhenian Sea on the south side of the Gulf of Naples. It has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. The island is a celebrated beauty spot and well regarded as a classy holiday venue. Features of the island are the Marina Piccola, the Belvedere of Tragara (which is a high panoramic promenade lined with villas), the limestone crags called sea stacks that project above the sea (the Faraglioni), the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), and the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas. Capri, known in Greek mythology as the isle of the sirens, was a favoured resort of the Roman emperors. Most notoriously, the emperor Tiberius had his villa on the island. Legend has it that those who displeased the emperor were flung to their deaths from the cliffs. The island is highly desired and therefore touristy, but it still offers calm and relaxing time to its visitors, in beautiful surroundings.
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Ischia
Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. The island lies about 30 km west of Naples. It is predominantly mountainous, with the highest peak being Mount Epomeo standing at 788 meters. The main settlement of the island is Ischia Porto. Other smaller settlements include Barano d'Ischia, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Serrara Fontana and Casamicciola Terme. The island is a popular location with many thermal spas, which are a result of the natural volcanic activity. The main attractions on the island include Castello Aragonese (Ischia Ponte), Villa La Mortella (Forio), Villa Ravino (Citara Bay), Villa La Colobaia (Lacco Ameno), Church of Sant'Angelo (Serrara Fontana) and the Church of Soccorso (Forio). The Ferrandino Family, who still live on Ischia, are the owners of the Castello Aragonese. Ischia also has some beautiful beaches, including Maronti Beach (Barano d'Ischia) and Citara Beach (Panza).
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Naples
Naples (Italian: Napoli) is known for its art, culture, music, gastronomy, architecture and rich history. Naples has played an important role in the existence of the Italian peninsula for more than 2,800 years. Situated on the west coast of Italy by the Gulf of Naples, the city is located halfway between two volcanic areas, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields. Due to its vast artistic heritage, the historic centre of Naples has earned the UNESCO World Heritage Site denomination. Naples is steeped in history and has many beautiful sights, including the Palazzo Reale, Teatro San Carlo, Galleria Umbero I, Castel Nuovo (fortress protecting the port), the Duomo, Basilica Santa Restituta, Church of San Francesco di Paola, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and much more. Naples offers a wealth of piazzas, palaces, castles, churches, villas, gardens and even caves and structures created by centuries of mining, which is in part of an underground geothermal zone. Also, Naples is the place where pizza first originated and a strong part of Neapolitan culture which has had wide reaching effects is music, including the invention of the romantic guitar and the mandolin as well as strong contributions to opera and folk standards.
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Pompeii
The city of Pompeii is close to the Bay of Naples. In 79 AD, a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius covered and destroyed Pompeii, killing over 2000 inhabitants. The city was lost for 1,500 years before its accidental rediscovery in 1599. The Volcanic ash and pumice had preserved the city from the time of the eruption all those years earlier. This site is considered to be one of the few sites where an ancient city has been preserved in detail - everything from jars and tables to paintings and people were frozen in time, yielding an unprecedented opportunity to see how the people lived 2000 years ago. The main attractions include the House of the Gladiators, Eumachia, House of Julia Felix, House of Loreius Tiburtinus, House of Menander, House of Sallust, House of the Tragic Poet, House of the Vettii, Lupanar, Macellum of Pompeii, Suburban Baths and the Temple of Isis. Also, visit the "Garden of the Fugitives" at the south-east side where plaster casts of several victims (sadly, including children) are on display where they originally fell. The plants in this garden have been reconstructed to match ancient growth, based on the study of plaster casts of plant roots. Pompeii is a truly breath-taking experience.
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Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular town on the northern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Sorrento features beautiful architecture, many cafes and restaurants, and shops catering to tourists. It is the last stop on the Circumvesuviana rail system and therefore it is easily reached from Naples and an ideal base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano. Ferries regularly commute between Sorrento for Capri also. Sorrento has been a popular destination for many years now. It offers beautiful views and a tranquil atmosphere. The tourist focal point is Piazza Tasso, the central square which is built over a gorge. Other attractions to behold include the many lemon terraces, Marina Piccola, Puntacampanella natural reserve, Villa Pollio Roman ruins in Capo di Sorrento, Hotel Tramontano (where Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen lived), Museo Correale di Terranova, Archeological Museum of the Sorrentine Peninsula, Museo Bottega della Tasia Lignea, the Duomo, St. Francis Monastery and the Basilica di Sant'Antonino.
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