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Vesuvio, Italy

From series “The Most Active Volcanoes in the World”
Height: 1 281 m.

Vesuvius volcano situated in the immediate vicinity of Naples is the most important natural landmark of world importance. Its height is 1,281 meters. The structure of the volcano is very interesting; it features three nested cones. Inner third cone is temporary and only appears during violent eruptions. The last time it was detected in the crater of the volcano in 1906.

Vesuvio, Italy Vesuvius is not only one of the most active, but also one of the oldest volcanoes of the planet. According to the preliminary version, it had formed in the 7th millennium BC. In the late 19th century there has been built funicular, which immediately became one of the most popular tourist attractions of the region. In 1944 there was the last major eruption of the volcano, which completely destroyed not only the funicular, but two cities, Massa and San Sebastiano.

In 1944, 57 people became disaster victims; during the eruption in 1980 it was managed to avoid human victims. In 1995, the neighborhood of the volcano was declared a nature reserve; now it’s attracting attention of tourists. Guests have an opportunity to walk around the reserve along fabulously beautiful gardens on the slopes of the volcano. There are also unique historical sites in the reserve, the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by one of the large-scale eruptions. Next - Klyuchevskaya Sopka


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Nearest airports:
 »  Capodichino Airport NAP - in 14 km
 »  Salerno Airport QSR - in 46 km
 »  Gino Lisa Airport FOG - in 115 km
 »  Abruzzo Airport PSR - in 180 km
 »  Ciampino Airport CIA - in 188 km
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Best hotels near Vesuvio

Tenuta Le Fornacelle

Located in 3 km from Vesuvio
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Rooms: 4
The rooms are elegant, colourful and rustic style. Each is provided with a wrought-iron bed an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. … More: photo, rates and booking
Il Lapillo

Located in 4 km from Vesuvio
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Rooms: 3
Modern-style rooms at the Lapillo all feature a balcony, and have light wooden furniture. They include a fridge and TV, and some have a hydromassage … More: photo, rates and booking
Vesuvio

Located in 5 km from Vesuvio
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Rooms: 1
Villa Vesuviana

Located in 6 km from Vesuvio
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Rooms: 3

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Vesuvius Volcano
0 km - Vesuvius Volcano
One of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world is Mount Vesuvius located in Italy, in the immediate vicinity of Naples. More than three million people live close to it. In the case of another eruption, all of them may be in a great danger. The great eruption of …
Positano Village
21 km - Positano Village
Several beautiful villages can be found in Italy, and the charming Positano is among them  The main attraction of this colorful town is the church of Santa Maria Assunta that stores the religious relic that is known to the whole world - the icon of the black Madonna. …
Volcano Campi Flegrei
24 km - Volcano Campi Flegrei
Volcano Campi Flegrei has placed not far from Napoli. The caldera diameter is 13 kilometers. If once this volcano erupts, the largest part of Europe will be wiped off the map. The area of the volcano active plate is about 100 square meters. The magma goes quite close …
Amalfi Coast
25 km - Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast since 1997 is also a world heritage site. This region attracts with the natural sightseeing and the unique architecture. There is placed a world-known colourful Positiano Village. It was built at the edge of the mountain. Also, it is possible to get to the …
Baiae
28 km - Baiae
From the series 'Famous Sunken Towns'

The Italian city of Baiae has very unusual fate. Once it has occupied the picturesque coastal territory of the Bay of Naples. It has gone under water as a result of volcanic activity centuries ago. Even today Baiae is synonymous with corruption and indolence, as …
Royal Palace of Caserta
29 km - Royal Palace of Caserta
Royal Palace in Caserta is the largest building of the 18th century in Europe. That’s why it deserves a lot of touristic and architectural attention. The palace is covering an area of about 245 000 m2. There have placed 1200 rooms. It is unbelievable but the palace …

Top destination around Vesuvio - Naples

Funimondo is a great place for active tourists of any age and level of training. This is an adventure park with lots of interesting rope courses. Scenic views will make your pastime even more enjoyable - the park is located in an incredibly beautiful area. Besides rope attractions, visitors can enjoy picnicking, as all conditions are created for this kind of leisure here. Young tourists should also be invited to Edenlandia Amusement Park where a variety of rides are available for them. While the kids are frolicking, adults can grab a bite at a cafe or try some extreme attractions.

Pausilya Therme di Donn'Anna is happy to provide a serene and relaxing environment where visitors can use great sunbathing areas, massage rooms, and swimming pools (including a jacuzzi) for every taste. An indisputable advantage of the spa center is the fantastic views of the Gulf of Naples. Another popular spa is Lite Life with its wide range of thermal pools, massage rooms, and saunas. Of equal interest is Istituto Ego Shape striking with its atmosphere and scenic views. As for spa treatments, there are lots of options to choose from.
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