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Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Campania, Italy · Europe
Boscotrecase works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pompei, 6km from Mount Vesuvius.
Boscotrecase is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 10,331, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Boscotrecase 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 Boscotrecase to your route.
Boscotrecase (Italian: [ˌbɔskotre(k)ˈkaːse, -aːze]; Neapolitan: Vuoscotreccase; "Three-House Grove") is a town and municipality of 9,790 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Naples in Campania, Italy.
Before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Boscotrecase was home to Roman villas, such as the Villa of AgrippaRead more
Postumus. In 1337, three monasteries were founded in the area, which led to the formation of the town. Through the centuries, multiple feudal lords oversaw the town. In the late 19th Century, the town suffered from brigands. Lava flows from Mount Vesuvius and almost destroyed the town in 1906.
Lying below Vesuvius National Park, it enjoys a view over the entire gulf of Naples. The area above the town has vineyards which produce Lacryma Christi wine. Tourism and artisanal crafts such as stonework and barrel-making also contribute to the economy of the town.
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Boscotrecase is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7730 latitude, 14.4619 longitude.
Boscotrecase has a population of approximately 10,331 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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landmark
Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
3 km · about 5 min drive
national park
The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.
6 km · about 10 min drive
ancient ruins
An ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.
10 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.
16 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
A clifftop bar on the Amalfi Coast road where travelers pause to take in one of the world's most spectacular coastal driving views with an espresso.
16 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A picturesque cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel-colored houses cascading down to the sea.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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