Pompei
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Pompei | |
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UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code | 80045, 80040 |
Dialing code | 081 |
Patron saint | Beata Vergine del Rosario |
Saint day | 8 May |
Website | Official website |
Pompei (Italian pronunciation:
History
Modern Pompei was founded in 1891 after the building of the
Geography
The town of Pompei is located at the eastern borders of its province, and its urban area is contiguous with Scafati, in the Province of Salerno. It borders also with Torre Annunziata, Castellammare di Stabia, Boscoreale, Santa Maria la Carità and Sant'Antonio Abate.
Main attractions
The ancient city of Pompeii
Modern Pompei is mainly famous for the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, located in the zone of Pompei Scavi. The vast archaeological area is under UNESCO patronage and attracts tourists from all around the world.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei
The
The bell tower
The bell tower was built between 1912 and 1925. Designed by Aristide Leonori and his brother Pio Leonori, it is 80 metres high (260 ft). The top of the bell tower, which can be reached by taking a lift, allows visitors to enjoy a splendid view of the modern city, Mount Vesuvius and part of the ancient city of Pompeii.
Sacred architecture
- Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei
- Church of San Salvatore
- Church of Sacro Cuore di Gesù
- Church of San Giuseppe sposo della Beata Vergine
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo
- Church of Immacolata Concezione
- Church of Madonna dell'Arco
- Chapel of Madonna delle Grazie
- Church of Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
Demographics
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Transportation
Road
Pompei is served by the motorway A3 at the exits of Pompei-Scafati, Pompei Ovest (close to the ruins of Villa of the Mysteries) and also Castellammare di Stabia. It is crossed by the national roads SS 18 and SS 145.
Railways
On the
Airports
- Napoli-Capodichino(NAP) 28 km
- Salerno-Pontecagnano(QSR) 49 km
Football
Pompei's main football team has been the A.S.D. Città di Pompei. The team no longer exists today.
Notable people
- Agostino Abbagnale (b. 1966), rower
- Pino D'Angiò (b. 1952), disco artist
- Felice Evacuo (b. 1982), footballer
- Bartolo Longo (1841–1926), catholic blessed
- Gilda Sansone (b. 1989), fashion model
- Alberto Savino (b. 1973), footballer
- Giovanni Serrapica (b. 1981), footballer
- Vincenzo Sicignano (b. 1974), footballer
- Gaetano Vastola (b. 1978), footballer
- Valentina Nappi (b. 1990), adult film actress
Twin towns
Gallery
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Sanctuary of Pompei
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The Roman ruins of Pompeii
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A citrus store on a central road
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The FS railway station
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Istat.