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CAMPANIA
Endowed with landscapes, permanently spring-like climate, fertile soil and the wonderful aromas and colors, this region has got everything to its glory.
Art and Culture
A visit to the ancient towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, where important monuments and Roman temples were discovered are keys to its artistic history. City of Naples is a lively, friendly, sunny city, full of artistic and cultural interest with its theaters and museums, its monuments and its palaces, its typical alleys and open-air coffee shops in the squares. Naples is the place that sums up all the region's culture and history, living proof of the populations that ruled this area over the centuries.
Another wonderful place to visit is the Reggia in Caserta, about 30 kilometers from Naples: this palace was the summer residence of the Bourbons and has 1200 rooms. It was built as a copy of the Palace of Versailles.
Nature and Relaxation
Must visit places are Vesuvius, the imposing volcano that is surrounded by full, flourishing vegetation. The Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula, with their wonderful beaches and captivating fisherman's villages are a treat for eyes. There are also the region's islands, treasures of nature and architecture surrounded by seawater. The coastline boasts some famous places, full of charm, such as Positano, the setting of the "summer" Dolce Vita in the 1960s, Ravello, a place loved by artists and intellectuals such as Greta Garbo and Richard Wagner, Vietri and many others too. The most famous islands are Ischia, which has one of the greatest numbers of thermal spas in the world and Capri, with its three stacks and timeless charm.
In addition to the sea and these romantic towns, we also suggest you spend some time on nature tours, visiting, for example, the Punta Campanella Nature Reserve, in the Bay of Ieranto and the famous Emerald Grotto.
Food and Drink
Pizza!!! This dish was invented here. And it has become renowned worldwide. Pizza, the real thing of course, is made using two typical Campania products: San Marzano tomatoes and fiordilatte mozzarella cheese. Pizzas can be tried plain or with other ingredients on top. There are other tasty seafood dishes prepared along the coast and on the islands, such as "pepata di cozze" made with mussels and desserts such as the famous "pastiera". And of course we cannot forget the famous, locally-made Limoncello di Sorrento, a delicious lemon-based liqueur.