Campania, Administrative region in southern Italy
Description
Campania is an administrative territory in the southern part of the country, stretching from the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea into hilly and mountainous inland areas. It includes five provinces with Naples as its capital and administrative center, while smaller cities like Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, and Salerno form part of its territory.
History
Greek settlers founded colonies along the coast during the 8th century BC, while Oscan tribes inhabited the inland areas. Later, the territory came under Roman rule before being controlled by Normans, Swabians, and other dynasties throughout the medieval period.
Culture
The region celebrates its heritage through lively street festivals, processions honoring local patron saints, and performances of folk songs that echo through town squares. Families gather in trattorias and pizzerias where the preparation of food follows generations-old recipes, and the social life unfolds in outdoor markets and cafes.
Practical
Travelers reach the area through Naples International Airport or by train from other parts of the country, while a network of regional trains and buses links the main cities. Coastal and inland areas offer contrasting landscapes, so exploring different zones can suit varied interests.
Did you know?
Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano that looms over Naples, buried two Roman cities under ash and pumice in 79 AD, preserving buildings, frescoes, and everyday objects almost unchanged. This layer of volcanic material offers a window into Roman life nearly 2000 years ago, freezing a moment in time that archaeologists continue to study.
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Mount Vesuvius
42.8 km
Amalfi Coast
41 km
Palace of Caserta
53 km
Herculaneum
49.6 km
Paestum
55.1 km
Veiled Christ
56.4 km
Monte Cassino
113 km
Phlegraean Fields
66.3 km
Cappella Sansevero
56.4 km
Castel Nuovo
56.7 km
Castel dell'Ovo
57.4 km
Archaeological excavations of Pompeii
40.4 km
Abbey of Monte Cassino
112.9 km
Piazza del Plebiscito
57.2 km
Villa of the Mysteries
41.2 km
Royal Palace of Naples
57.1 km
Santa Chiara
56.6 km
Parthenope
57.1 km
Naples Cathedral
56 km
Teatro di San Carlo
57.1 km
Certosa di Padula
88.8 km
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
39.6 km
Naples National Archaeological Museum
56.7 km
Villa of the Papyri
49.8 km
Galleria Umberto I
57.1 km
Museo di Capodimonte
56.6 km
Gesù Nuovo
56.7 km
Amphitheatre of Pompeii
40 km
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