Volcano Campi Flegrei, Italy

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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 to the earth ground. That causes a lot of changes in the surrounding area. Nevertheless that this region is drastically dangerous, there you can find several small towns.

Locals see how the cliffs level of the high changes from the vibrations of the earth layers. Even more the coastline goes closer and closer. Pozzuoli is a popular touristic place. There were found a lot of outstanding antique items. Tourists can order an interesting coastline excursion and see the drowned Seneca city. It went under the water within a short period of time. The reason was hidden in a vibration of the earth layers. Today tourists can see saved parts through the floor illuminators in the boat-cruisers.

Another crucial landmark of this huge caldera is the fumarole volcano Solfatara. The volcano has appeared about 4 000 years ago. Volcano Campi Flegrei has nominated the super volcano in 2012. At this time the researchers fixed the strongest earth deformation on the territory of the caldera. The last eruption of this volcano was about 40 000 years ago. And it caused the volcanic winter which became the reason of the Neanderthals’ death.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena Filiale Di Pozzuoli' located in 1.42 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Volvo Cars Sweden Napoli srl' is located in 1.24 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Eni' in 0.47 km

Supermarket: 'Minimarket Barletta Maria' in 0.68 km

Parking: 'Parcheggio multipiano' in 0.76 km

Apotheek: 'Farmacia Solfatara La Marca Dr. Paola' in 0.6 km

Police station: 'Accademia Aeronautica' in 0.68 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Pizza Stop' in 0.38 km

Railway station: 'Gerolomini' in 0.77 km

Nearest airports:
» Capodichino Airport NAP - in 13 km

» Salerno Airport QSR - in 69 km

» Gino Lisa Airport FOG - in 135 km

» Ciampino Airport CIA - in 168 km

» Abruzzo Airport PSR - in 178 km

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Miramare Residence

Located in 0 km from Volcano Campi Flegrei
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Rooms: 48

All air-conditioned, the apartments feature either a furnished patio or terrace, a fully equipped kitchenette, and satellite TV. Some also have a … More: photo, rates and booking

Il Nido della Quaglia

Located in 1 km from Volcano Campi Flegrei
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Rooms: 3

The accommodation comes with air conditioning and a TV. The private bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. A sweet Italian breakfast with … More: photo, rates and booking

Hotel Delle Terme di Agnano

Located in 2 km from Volcano Campi Flegrei
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Rooms: 62

Occupying an enviable spot and promoting an air of tranquillity, it is still within close proximity of the hustle and bustle of Naples. Benefit from … More: photo, rates and booking

Hotel San Giuseppe

Located in 3 km from Volcano Campi Flegrei
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Rooms: 30

En suite rooms at San Giuseppe include a flat-screen TV, desk and marble floors, and some rooms have a balcony. The private bathroom includes a … More: photo, rates and booking

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The Da Donato restaurant will also treat its guests with speciality pizza and will offer a great choice of traditional Italian dishes as well. If necessary its guests can order to-go dishes. Among budgetary eating houses the Antico Forno delle Sfogliatelle Calde Fratelli Attanasio restaurant is best worth noticing. Its ambient hall decorated in modern style can comfortably set up to a hundred guests at once.
In the daytime the restaurant is filled with visitors with kids who love speciality sandwiches and refreshing drinks of the eating house. In the evenings the restaurant attracts many local people, that is why a table should be reserved in advance. One of the most romantic gastronomy establishments of the city is considered to be the Tartufi che passione restaurant offering truffle as its main speciality.

In the evening the restaurant sinks in amiable informal atmosphere which is added with nice live music. The pleasure of the visit will be enhanced with speciality culinary masterpieces of the local chefs. Ice cream and sweets addicts can not leave the Gay Odin café out of sight as it features a vast choice of desserts and refreshing drinks. Among upscale establishments the Napoli Mia restaurant specializing in ethnic cuisine is best worth mentioning.
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