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Portici

Campania, Italy · Europe

About Portici

Portici works well as a base: 5 minutes from San Giovanni a Teduccio, 8km from Mount Vesuvius.

Portici is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 53,801, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Portici 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 Portici to your route.

About Portici

The Royal Palace of Portici (Reggia di Portici or Palazzo Reale di Portici; Neapolitan: Reggia ‘e Puortece) is a former royal palace in Portici, Southeast of Naples along the coast, in the region of Campania, Italy. It now contains a museum complex (Musei della Reggia di Portici) which includes the royal apartments,

Read more the Herculanense Museum, the frescoed antechambers, the Chinese Room, the historical library, and the Orto Botanico di Portici, a botanical garden operated by the University of Naples Federico II. These gardens were once part of the large royal estate that included an English garden, a zoo and formal parterres. It is located just a few hundred metres from the Roman ruins of Herculaneum and was the seat of the Accademia Ercolanese, established in 1758 by Charles VII of Naples (Charles III of Spain), which originally contained a collection of objects from the archaeological excavations at Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Stabiae, and housed restoration activities. The modern Herculanense Museum is a multimedia interpretation into the original museum.

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Where is Portici located?

Portici is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.8156 latitude, 14.3372 longitude.

What is the population of Portici?

Portici has a population of approximately 53,801 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
53,801
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Campania
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.8156, 14.3372

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 Portici

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.

1 km · about 5 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Mount Vesuvius

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Naples Historic Centre

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

8 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Pompeii

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

14 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Spiaggia Grande di Positano

A picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Portici

  • 22 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.
  • 24 kmPositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • 25 kmPath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
  • 30 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
  • 30 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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