Campania

Introduction

Campania, a region in southern Italy stretching along the Tyrrhenian Sea, is a land of natural beauty, history and culture. With its mild climate, enchanting coastline and the famous islands of Capri and Ischia, the region offers a unique and fascinating landscape. Dominated by Mount Vesuvius, Campania is also the birthplace of Naples, a vibrant city full of contrasts. The cliffs of Sorrento, with their terraces of citrus and olive trees, add further charm to this Mediterranean landscape. Campania is a mix of sea, music, and culture, enriched by outstanding historical sites such as Paestum, Herculaneum, Pompeii, and the Reggia di Caserta, making every visit an unforgettable experience.

Description

It is one of the regions of southern Italy and stretches along the side of the Tyrrhenian Sea, from the mouth of the Garigliano River to the Gulf of Policastro. The mild climate, the beauty of the coastline, the wealth of art and history, and the love of cuisine make Campania a land to be experienced. A journey that begins with the sea, the undisputed king, with its intense colours, the coasts rich in bays, inlets and rocky cliffs, the islands of Capri and Ischia, true masterpieces of nature. All made even more fascinating by the rich Mediterranean vegetation, interrupted by small but pretty villages where you can spend your holidays, immersed in the history and traditions of Campania. And how can we forget the monument of nature that imposingly dominates this land? Vesuvius, dark and mysterious, loved for its beauty and feared for its power. And then Naples, known the world over for the intensity and passion of its music, which, like the city, mixes cultured and popular, sacred and profane, joyful and melancholic aspects. And perched on a tufa terrace overlooking the sea is Sorrento. In this slice of paradise, rugged and inaccessible coastlines alternate with small, hidden beaches, creating a unique landscape. Here, the work of man has been grandiose. The most inaccessible areas today are made up of a series of terraces sloping down towards the sea, used to cultivate citrus fruits, olive trees and vines. These are the gardens from which exhale the heady scents of orange, lemon and orange blossom. Music, sea, fun and nature, but also history and culture. Visiting places like Paestum, Herculaneum, Pompeii, the Certosa di Padula or the Reggia di Caserta will be an unforgettable, timeless experience.

Information

Capital:Naples
Area: 13,595 sq. km
Minimum elevation: -2m
Maximum elevation: La Gallinola (1923m)
 Number of inhabitants: 5,869,965 (as of 31.12.13)
Name in dialect: Campania
Inhabitants: Campani
Provinces:Province of Avellino, Province of Benevento, Province of Caserta, Metropolitan City of Naples, Province of Salerno
Municipalities: 550
Bordering regions: Basilicata, Lazio, Molise, Apulia
Institutional site: www.regione.campania.it