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Art and culture

Scavi di Pompei - >Pompei

Scavi di Pompei

Pompei

In the archaeological area is represented not only Roman life but also all the frescoes of that era. Part of the works are found in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and a small amount in the Antiquarium of Pompeii. Since 2000, the archaeological excavations of Pompeii have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

L'anfiteatro di Pompei - >Pompei

L'anfiteatro di Pompei

Pompei

One of the oldest stone buildings ever discovered, with an interesting feature is the only amphitheater that has no underground floor below the arena. Very visible are the holes that were used to cover the arena, so that viewers were protected from the elements.

Il lupanare di Pompei - >Pompei

Il lupanare di Pompei

Pompei

It was a brothel built on two floors, classified by category. In fact, the ground floor was reserved for modest social classes and consisted of just 5 rooms and a bathroom, while the first floor has a separate entrance and comfortable services, was reserved for the upper classes.

La Villa dei misteri - >Pompei

La Villa dei misteri

Pompei

This Villa is located just outside the city walls. On it is the most famous Pompeian wall-painting. It contains a room (that is called The Initiation Chamber) which is decorated with very beautiful but strange scenes. Initiations took place here and they marked a transition from childhood to adulthood. There is an opening between the first and last scenes of the fresco that leads into the chamber.

Foro di pompei - >Pompei

Foro di pompei

Pompei

It is the main square of the famous city. It was once an uncovered place, where there were numerous shops built entirely of lava and tuff. Once the Romans conquered Pompeii, everything was rebuilt, in fact the shops were shot down together with the famous Temple of Apollo.

La casa del Fauno - >Pompei

La casa del Fauno

Pompei

In the whole of the Roman Republic, it is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses. It is also the most expensive residence in the ancient Pompeii measuring 3,000 meters squared. On its floors were lavish mosaics but only a few are remaining in place. Some of these mosaics were removed and taken on display at the National Museum of Naples.

Scavi archeologici di Pompei - >Pompei

Scavi archeologici di Pompei

Pompei

The archaeological excavations of the city of Pompeii represent the remains of the ancient Roman city destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The excavations began in 1748. Today the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The discoveries gave birth to the ancient Roman holiday villas “Roman otii”.

Palestra Grande - >Pompei

Palestra Grande

Pompei

It is found behind the amphitheater and occupies a very large area. It measures 141 meters by 137 meters. It is a public area that is used as a public gymnasium and a ground for exercises. It was specifically meant for youths and men who participated in sporting activities like wrestling, swimming, discus and for running. At its center is a large swimming pool.

Tempio di Apollo - >Pompei

Tempio di Apollo

Pompei

It is located on the western side of the Forum to the north of the Basilica. It is the oldest building in the Forum and was built by the Greeks. Estruscan items and some other oldest remains were discovered here which dates back to the 575 BC. A tour to this place gives you a beautiful glimpse of how beautiful temples were devoted to the gods of the Ancient Rome.

Casa della caccia antica - >Pompei

Casa della caccia antica

Pompei

This is an attractive building in Pompei that is located a short distance from the House of Faun when heading towards the Porta di Nola gate. It has got many frescoes of hunting scenes. It contains some very fine examples of the 4th style generation. On the walls of the 2nd cubiculum are the winter and autumn personifications. There are other beautiful decorations inside this great historical house.

Basilica - >Pompei

Basilica

Pompei

It is a wonderful public building that is located to the south west corner of the Forum. It was specifically used as a place of administering justice as well as where trade was carried on. The building’s main hall consists of a long columnar nave. Shaped tiles covered with stucco were used in the construction of these columns.

Casa del Poeta Tragico - >Pompei

Casa del Poeta Tragico

Pompei

This is a house that is located in the Region VI across from the Forum baths. At its entry is a Latin word "cave canem" which means "beware the dog". There is also a decoration of a mosaic dog at the entrance which depicts all the features of a live dog. It contains a lot of paintings of Greek mythological subjects than any other place in the whole of Pompei.

Torre Clavel - >Positano

Torre Clavel

Positano (14 Km)

The Tower of Fornillo, called 'Clavel', dates back to the 13th century and is named after Gilbert Clavel, who bought it at the beginning of the 20th century. The structure has a pentagonal plan and has very special architectural elements. Thanks to its high position, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the whole area.

Torre Trasita - >Positano

Torre Trasita

Positano (13 Km)

The Trasita Tower is one of the three towers built during the mid-16th century, on commission by Pietro da Toledo. It was a defensive system consisting of three watchtowers in the coastal area. The structure is still visible today, even if it does not maintain a perfect state of preservation.

convento di cospita - >Agerola

convento di cospita

Agerola (13 Km)

the convent lies on a modest characteristic plateau overlooking the Gulf, of Amalfi in the peace and tranquility of a place certainly sacred and of remarkable historical significance, hosting the ruins of a medieval construction of the 1000s

Villa di Oplontis e Villa Lucius Crassus Tertius - >Torre Annunziata

Villa di Oplontis e Villa Lucius Crassus Tertius

Torre Annunziata (4 Km)

The villa of Poppea is a villa d'otium dating back to the first century BC where there were rooms dedicated to the production of wine and oil. There are viridaries, sculptures, beautiful frescoes, spas, lararium, peristiles, triclines , Olympic pool

Chiesa matrice di Striano - Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista - >Striano

Chiesa matrice di Striano - Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista

Striano (10 Km)

The mother church of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of parish Catholic worship of Striano in the province of Naples in the Diocese of Nocera Inferior-Sarno. Home to the master parish located in the central Piazza IV Novembre, represents the historical and religious heart of the city. The establishment of the Church of San Giovanni dates back to the Middle Ages. The bubble of the Archbishop of Salerno Alfano I of 1066 shows the boundaries of the Diocese of Sarno and the Municipalities that are under his jurisdiction including Striano.

Porta Civica di San Nicola - >Striano

Porta Civica di San Nicola

Striano (10 Km)

Owned by the Municipality of Striano and bound by law 1/6/1939 n.1089, the Arch of San Nicola is located in Via Palma and is the only surviving door of the city walls that enclosed the ancient village. The latter dates back to the Middle Ages and is presented with isolated masonry mixed with Sarno stone and Vesuvian stone base, about 8.50 meters high, including battlements, with round arch passage approx. 4.20 meters wide. It was erected in the second half of the fifteenth century under the Orsini, Counts of Nola, when the village was surrounded by walls and equipped with two access doors.

Museo del Corallo dell'Istituto Statale d'Arte - >Torre del Greco

Museo del Corallo dell'Istituto Statale d'Arte

Torre del Greco (11 Km)

The State Art Institute of Torre del Greco is one of the oldest in Italy. The Coral Processing School was established in 1878 and inaugurated on 3 April 1933. In the Museum there are engraving works of the various workshops, as well as on coral, lava, pink shell and brindle, sardonica, mother of pearl and ivory. The school participated in numerous national and international exhibitions between 1881 and World War II.

Antiquarium Stabiano - >Castellammare di Stabia

Antiquarium Stabiano

Castellammare di Stabia (6 Km)

The Stabiano Antiquarium was inaugurated in 1958 at the behest of the archaeologist Libero D'Orsi who had undertaken excavations to bring to light materials of the ancient Roman city of Stabiae. The Museum was built in the middle school environments of the city. Today it collects more than 8000 exhibits from the Stabian villas and buildings that were gradually explored.

Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Nocerino - >Nocera Inferiore

Museo Archeologico dell'Agro Nocerino

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

The Archaeological Museum of Agro Nocerino was established in 1965 inside the Convent of Sant'Antonio. The materials on display come from the excavations conducted by the Management of the Provincial Museums of Salernitano. The Museum houses extensive photographic and graphic documentation, as well as plastics coming from the surrounding area. The Museum was donated paintings by the Fresa da Pucciano brothers who devoted time to the study of ancient Nuceria.

Castello Doria - >Angri

Castello Doria

Angri (6 Km)

The Castle dates back to the 13th century, but over the years it has undergone numerous restorations, up to that of the 18th century, which gave it its current appearance. It was owned by several noble families of the time, who left traces in the history of the castle. Since 1988 it has been the official headquarters of the City Hall of Angri.

Castello Angioino  - >Castellammare di Stabia

Castello Angioino

Castellammare di Stabia (7 Km)

The Angevin Castle was built around the tenth century at the behest of the Duke of Sorrento. Some historians, however, also attribute the construction to Charles I of Anjou from whom it takes its name. In the following centuries it had several renovations becoming also the seat of the garrison of mercenary soldiers. Within its walls there was the cathedral that housed the bishops of the diocese. The structure consists of powerful walls with towers and towers joined together through a wall with relative side openings.

Scavi Archeologici - >Castellammare di Stabia

Scavi Archeologici

Castellammare di Stabia (5 Km)

The Archaeological Excavations of Castellammare di Stabia have brought to light several villas and residential buildings as well as residential districts of the ancient city of Stabiae. The origins of the city date back to the 7th century BC and from historical materials it appears to have been destroyed by Silla and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The remains were found on the edge of the Poggio di Varano of several villas, including that of San Marco and Villa Arianna which is the oldest.

Palazzo Vescovile - >Nocera Inferiore

Palazzo Vescovile

Nocera Inferiore (13 Km)

The Bishop's Palace of Nocera Inferiore was built around the 16th century at the behest of the Comensi Bishops Giovio. The structure is spread over two levels and the façade presents the coat of arms of the house on the outside. After the earthquake occurred in 1668, the building was restored by Bishop De Dominicis during 1721. Currently the Palace is the seat of the bishop of the diocese.

Monastero di Sant'Anna - >Nocera Inferiore

Monastero di Sant'Anna

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

The Monastery of Sant'Anna was established in 1282 by the bishop of Capaccio, Pietro. Located along the western side of the Park Hill, the Monastery hosted the daughters of the Angevin rulers who wanted them to monk. The Nocerini instead brought their unwanted children to this place destined for the Dominican nuns of cloistered. After several earthquakes the complex was restored and we can still observe the walls that enclosed the gardens and buildings of the ecclesiastical insula.

Castello Fienga - >Nocera Inferiore

Castello Fienga

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

The Fienga Castle or Castello di Nocera was built around the tenth century on top of the hill of Sant'Andrea. Of the Castle you can still see the two walls, the Gothic arches of the aviary and the apse area of the church of Santa Maria alla Torre, located behind the keep. Of particular beauty is the Royal Cavallerizza divided into spans and covered by barrel vaults. Currently the Castle is in the management of the Municipality of Nocera Inferiore after the homonymous Palace has been established inside it.

Caserma Tofano - >Nocera Inferiore

Caserma Tofano

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

Tofano barracks was built during the 18th century at the behest of the King of Naples Charles III on the place where the Doge's Palace stood. Initially, the barracks was dedicated to Lieutenant General Nicola Marselli and later it was dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Bruno Tofano. The Barracks had the function of hosting the military and freeing citizens from the duty to receive them in their homes. It was also named Grand Quarter as it represented a real military citadel in a strategic position for the city.

Convento di Sant'Antonio - >Nocera Inferiore

Convento di Sant'Antonio

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

The Convent of St. Anthony was built around the 13th century after the death of its founder Guido Filangieri, in 1256. The building of remarkable Gothic architecture, has on its outside a large staircase leading to the entrance of the Church portal. To the north is the convent building, while the Church has a nave illuminated by a circular rose window. Within the ecclesiastical structure there are several works by Francesco Solimena and Andrea Sabatini.

Convento di Sant'Andrea - >Nocera Inferiore

Convento di Sant'Andrea

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

The Convent of Sant'Andrea was founded in 1563 by Duke Alfonso Carafa, and rises on the southern slope of the hill of the Park of Nocera Inferiore. The building has a square plan and at the entrance is the marble tomb of the founder. On the monument there is the coat of arms of the Carafa-Castriota Scanderberg family. Inside the convent there are also several paintings and tomb plates.

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Comune di Pompei

Pompei

E.P.T. Ente Provinziale per il Turismo

Pompei

E.P.T. Ente Provinziale per il Turismo

Pompei

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pompei

Pompei

Comune di Striano

Striano (10 Km)

Noleggio Pullman Massa Viaggi

San Gennaro Vesuviano (12 Km)

Comune di San Valentino Torio

San Valentino Torio (10 Km)

Comune di Positano

Positano (13 Km)

Comune di Angri

Angri (6 Km)

Comune di Corbara

Corbara (8 Km)

Comune di Nocera Inferiore

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

Comune di Pagani

Pagani (10 Km)

Comune di Gragnano

Gragnano (7 Km)

Comune di Torre Annunziata

Torre Annunziata (4 Km)

Comune di Torre del Greco

Torre del Greco (11 Km)

Comune di San Gennaro Vesuviano

San Gennaro Vesuviano (13 Km)

Comune di San Giuseppe Vesuviano

San Giuseppe Vesuviano (9 Km)

Comune di Agerola

Agerola (12 Km)

Comune di Boscotrecase

Boscotrecase (6 Km)

Comune di Castellammare di Stabia

Castellammare di Stabia (6 Km)

Comune di Lettere

Lettere (6 Km)

Comune di Ottaviano

Ottaviano (12 Km)

Comune di Pimonte

Pimonte (8 Km)

Comune di Poggiomarino

Poggiomarino (7 Km)

Porto di Castellammare di Stabia

Castellammare di Stabia (6 Km)

A.A.S.T. Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno e Turismo

Positano (13 Km)

E.P.T. Ente Povinziale per il Turismo

Positano (13 Km)

Comune di Vico Equense

Vico Equense (12 Km)

Pro Loco San Valentino Torio

San Valentino Torio (10 Km)

Pro Loco Santa Maria La Carita'

Santa Maria la Carita' (3 Km)

Pro Loco Vesuvio

Boscotrecase (4 Km)

A.A.C.S.T. Azeinda Autonoma di Cura, Soggiorno e Turismo

Castellammare di Stabia (5 Km)

Comunità Montana Monti Lattari Penisola Sorrentina

Agerola (12 Km)

Pro Loco Casola

Casola (153 Km)

Pro Loco Medicea

Ottaviano (11 Km)

Pro Loco Oplonti Marina del sole

Torre Annunziata (4 Km)

Pro Loco Città di Pimonte

Pimonte (8 Km)

E.P.T. Ente Povinziale per il Turismo

Agerola (12 Km)

Porto Castellamare di Stabia

Castellammare di Stabia (6 Km)

Porto Positano

Positano (13 Km)

Comune di Casola di Napoli

Casola (7 Km)

Comune di Boscoreale

Boscoreale (4 Km)

Comune di Santa Maria la Carita'

Santa Maria la Carita' (3 Km)

Comune di Sant' Antonio Abate

Sant'Antonio Abate (5 Km)

Comune di Trecase

Trecase (6 Km)

Comune di Terzigno

Terzigno (7 Km)

Comune di San Marzano sul Sarno

San Marzano sul Sarno (8 Km)

Comune di Sarno

Sarno (13 Km)

Comune di Scafati

Scafati (10 Km)

Porto Torre Annunziata

Torre Annunziata (5 Km)

Porto Torre del Greco

Torre del Greco (12 Km)

Porto

Vico Equense (12 Km)

Porto Marina di Vico Equense

Vico Equense (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Agerola

Agerola (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Angri

Angri (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Boscoreale

Boscoreale (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Boscotrecase

Boscotrecase (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casola Di Napoli

Casola (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castellammare Di Stabia

Castellammare di Stabia (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Corbara

Corbara (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lettere

Lettere (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Nocera Inferiore

Nocera Inferiore (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ottaviano

Ottaviano (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pagani

Pagani (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pimonte

Pimonte (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Poggiomarino

Poggiomarino (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Positano

Positano (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Gennaro Vesuviano

San Gennaro Vesuviano (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Giuseppe Vesuviano

San Giuseppe Vesuviano (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Marzano Sul Sarno

San Marzano sul Sarno (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Valentino Torio

San Valentino Torio (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'antonio Abate

Sant'Antonio Abate (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'egidio Del Monte Albino

Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sarno

Sarno (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Scafati

Scafati (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Striano

Striano (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Terzigno

Terzigno (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torre Annunziata

Torre Annunziata (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Torre Del Greco

Torre del Greco (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Trecase

Trecase (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vico Equense

Vico Equense (11 Km)

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Torre Annunziata

Torre Annunziata

It is 3,6 Km away - about 6 minutes

Boscoreale

Boscoreale

It is 4,2 Km away - about 8 minutes

Castellammare di Stabia

Castellammare di Stabia

It is 4,5 Km away - about 7 minutes

Scafati

Scafati

It is 5 Km away - about 11 minutes

Santa Maria la Carita'

Santa Maria la Carita'

It is 5,6 Km away - about 10 minutes

Boscotrecase

Boscotrecase

It is 6,9 Km away - about 11 minutes

Gragnano

Gragnano

It is 7,2 Km away - about 12 minutes

Terzigno

Terzigno

It is 8,5 Km away - about 15 minutes

Sant'Antonio Abate

Sant'Antonio Abate

It is 8,5 Km away - about 10 minutes

Casola

Casola

It is 8,7 Km away - about 15 minutes

Trecase

Trecase

It is 8,8 Km away - about 12 minutes

Poggiomarino

Poggiomarino

It is 9,1 Km away - about 17 minutes

 
 
 
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