Southern Italy
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Villa Rosa, Martinsicuro
Sandy Adriatic beaches and a low, palm-lined promenade draw families to Villa Rosa; fishermen mend nets at dusk.
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Naples
Neapolitan pizza alone draws pilgrims; others come for the waterfront, Castel Nuovo, sharp espresso, and easy trips to Pompeii and the Amalfi coast.
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Sambuceto, San Giovanni Teatino
On Abruzzo’s coastal plain near Pescara, Sambuceto offers quick access to Adriatic beaches, seafood trattorie, airport links and the region’s slow‑paced festivals rather than ornate historic centerpieces.
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Paganica
Outside L’Aquila, Paganica offers mountain air, vernacular stone houses and a damaged-but-resilient parish church that recalls the 2009 quake.
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Sorrento
Perched above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento sells lemons and limoncello, cliff-path views of Vesuvius, seafood trattorie, and fast ferries to Capri and Positano; marble-paved streets lead to lively piazzas.
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Pompeii
Buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii preserves streets, frescoed houses and plaster casts of victims.
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Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius overlooks the Bay of Naples; tourists hike to the crater rim for panorama, study volcanic geology, and combine visits with nearby archaeological sites such as Pompeii.
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Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum
In Pescara, the D’Annunzio birthplace museum exhibits personal papers, period furniture and objects related to the writer’s life and role in Italian literature and politics.
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Naples
Neapolitan pizza alone draws pilgrims; others come for the waterfront, Castel Nuovo, sharp espresso, and easy trips to Pompeii and the Amalfi coast.
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Sambuceto, San Giovanni Teatino
On Abruzzo’s coastal plain near Pescara, Sambuceto offers quick access to Adriatic beaches, seafood trattorie, airport links and the region’s slow‑paced festivals rather than ornate historic centerpieces.
Explore
Paganica
Outside L’Aquila, Paganica offers mountain air, vernacular stone houses and a damaged-but-resilient parish church that recalls the 2009 quake.
Explore
Sorrento
Perched above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento sells lemons and limoncello, cliff-path views of Vesuvius, seafood trattorie, and fast ferries to Capri and Positano; marble-paved streets lead to lively piazzas.
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Pompeii
Buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pompeii preserves streets, frescoed houses and plaster casts of victims.
Explore
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius overlooks the Bay of Naples; tourists hike to the crater rim for panorama, study volcanic geology, and combine visits with nearby archaeological sites such as Pompeii.
Explore
Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum
In Pescara, the D’Annunzio birthplace museum exhibits personal papers, period furniture and objects related to the writer’s life and role in Italian literature and politics.
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Southern Italy at a Glance#
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Best Things to Do in Southern Italy#
Archaeological Site
Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved by Vesuvius eruption
Cape
Amalfi Coast
Scenic Mediterranean coastline with steep cliffs and towns
Volcano
Mount Vesuvius
Active volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples
Museum
Blue Grotto
Sea cave on Capri famed for blue light
Historical Site
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Roman cities preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption
Palace
Royal Palace of Caserta
Grand Bourbon palace with extensive landscaped gardens
Church
Cappella Sansevero
Historic chapel in Naples with notable sculptures
Museum
National Archaeological Museum, Naples
Major archaeological museum housing Roman and Pompeii artifacts
Islands
Tremiti Islands
Adriatic island archipelago
Church
Trani Cathedral
Romanesque seaside cathedral in Trani dedicated to Saint Nicholas
Church
Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari
Romanesque basilica in Bari housing Saint Nicholas' relics
Museum
Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum
Museum in D'Annunzio's birthplace showcasing his life