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It'a city of art which extends like an amphitheatre against the splendid backdrop created by the hills of Phlegrean Fields and the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Its marvellous gulf,enclosed by the promontories of Capo Miseno and the Sorrento coast , spreads out in a series of spectacular views. The mild climate, the glittering sea, the beautiful landscape and the friendly people make Naples one of the most popular resorts of international tourism.
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View of Vesuvius |
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Rugged inaccessible cliffs alternate with pleasant beaches; sheltered bays and enchanting caves and inlets. The enchanting landscape, with its high cliffs and shady groves of olive and walnut trees and its sweet smelling orange orchards, the superb views over the Gulf of Naples, the Vesuvius and the Phlegrean Fields make Sorrento coast a traditional international holiday resort. |
Punta Campanella
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The Amalfi coast is an endless source of beauty: the Fjord at Furore, Praiano, Ravello with its breathtaking views and the superb Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo;the famous Amalfi and Positano, Vietri sul Mare and theEmerald Grotto(Grotta dello Smeraldo), in the heart of the bay at Conca dei Marini,where - at a depht of about 4 metres -you can admire an underwater ceramic Nativity scene.Salerno is situated on a narrow stretch of land between the Amalfi coast and the Sele Plain ; on one side lies the sea and on the other the Bonadies hillside topped by the Byzantine Arechi Castle. |
Ravello
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The area abounds in roman remains(villas
and temples)many of which now lie below the clear waters of the bay.Pozzuoli
has a history which spans the millennia and is the main town in the
Phlegrean Fields. It occupies a stupendous position on a tufa stone
promontory projecting into the beautiful Gulf of Pozzuoli between the
headlands of Posillipo and Miseno.One
important site is the Serapeum(the ancient market place)
the Duomo on Rione Terra and the Flavian Amphitheatre.
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Roman theatre |
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In Campania there are some of the
most interesting archaeological areas of the world:Pompei
and Ercolano, near Naples where you find
the famous excavations; Paestum, near Salerno ,which
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Temples of Paestum
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The Nazional Park of
Cilento and Vallo di Diano is rich
of historical, architectonic, religious remains which show the the
long way of the populations during the millennia. In Cilento there
are splendid sea resorts as Acciaroli and
Pioppi, which won the European Blue Flag, an important
proof of a clear sea and a good touristic offer.Cilento offers also
localities of mountain as Mount Gelbison and
Mount Stella.
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View of Cilento |
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Caserta is famous for the great Royal Palace by Vanvitelli which was the Borbone's Royal Palace;in the surroundings there is the Mount Matese famous for its splendid park;Avellino and Benevento are situated in the internal part of Campania and offer great mountains between them: the Mount Taburno, with many paths to explore. |
Royal Palace of Caserta |
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The main islands of Campania are Capri called the Azure Isle because its grey limestone takes on an azure hue as it reflects the sky and the sea.Capri is famous not only for its beautiful landscapes, but also for the monumental sites as the Gardens of Augustus, the Certosa of San Giacomo and Villa San Michele museum and the beautiful Piazzetta. Ischia is an important spa centre divided into six towns:Ischia with the zone of Porto and the zone of Ponte, Casamicciola Terme, Forio, Barano, Serrara Fontana and Lacco Ameno. Procida has a vulcanic origin and it's still possible to see the tracks of the ancient craters It's the smallest island of Campania and its main features are the narrow roads and the numerous fishermen's villages.
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View of Procida |
