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
Campania, Italy · Europe
Pompei works well as a base: 5 minutes from Scafati, 10km from Mount Vesuvius.
Pompei is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 23,902, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pompei 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 Pompei to your route.
Pompei (Italian: Pompei [pomˈpɛi]; Neapolitan: Pumpeje [pumˈbɛːjə]), also known in English as Pompeii ( pom-PAY(-ee)) after the name of the ancient city, is a city and municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the region of Campania in Italy. It has a population of 23,612.
It contains the ancient Roman ruinsRead more
of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Pompei is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7457 latitude, 14.4970 longitude.
Pompei has a population of approximately 23,902 people, making it a town in Italy.
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national park
The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.
10 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
12 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A picturesque cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel-colored houses cascading down to the sea.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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