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Quick facts
- Naples is considered the birthplace of pizza, with the Margherita pizza being created in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy.
- Pompeii was a bustling Roman city until the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried it under 4 to 6 meters of volcanic ash.
- The archaeological site of Herculaneum, which was also destroyed by Vesuvius, is known for its remarkably preserved wooden structures and intricate frescoes.
- The historic center of Naples, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, contains over 2,500 years of history and architecture, including the stunning Naples Cathedral.
- Mount Vesuvius is one of the few active volcanoes in Europe and has erupted more than 50 times since its infamous eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Travel details
- Country
- Italy
- Wind (now)
- 9 km/h
- Coordinates
- 40.8518, 14.2681
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