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Barra

Campania, Italy · Europe

About Barra

Barra works well as a base: 5 minutes from Poggioreale, 10km from Mount Vesuvius.

Barra is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 36,642, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Barra sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barra to your route.

About Barra

The Sixth Municipality (In Italian: Sesta Municipalità or Municipalità 6) is one of the ten boroughs in which the Italian city of Naples is divided. It is the largest municipality in the city by surface area.

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Barra offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Barra located?

Barra is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.8426 latitude, 14.3185 longitude.

What is the population of Barra?

Barra has a population of approximately 36,642 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
36,642
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Campania
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.8426, 14.3185

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Barra

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Herculaneum

An ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Naples Historic Centre

A chaotic, soulful UNESCO old town of churches, alley shrines and the birthplace of pizza.

5 km · about 10 min drive

restaurant

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

The purists' pizzeria, serving only margherita and marinara from the same Forcella corner since 1870: wood-fired, folded 'a portafoglio', a few euros each. Take a number and wait; the queue moves faster than it looks.

5 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Gran Caffè Gambrinus

Naples' belle-époque temple of coffee since 1860, facing Piazza del Plebiscito: birthplace of the 'caffè sospeso' tradition of paying forward a stranger's espresso. Sfogliatella and a scalding tazzulella at the marble counter is the canonical order.

6 km · about 10 min drive

national park

Mount Vesuvius

The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Pompeii

Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

17 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Nastro Azzurro (SS145)

The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Royal Palace of Caserta

A colossal Bourbon palace with a 3km garden axis and cascade, rivalling Versailles in scale.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Barra

  • 25 kmNastro Azzurro (SS145)The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
  • 27 kmPositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • 29 kmPath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
  • 33 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
  • 33 kmRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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