Naples and Vesuvius that you do not expect

Among the major attractions of the Campania region, as well as one of the most fascinating and famous dormant volcanoes in the world.

Vesuvius has a preferred place in the destinations of visitors to Naples and surrounding areas.

Thanks to its proximity to the metropolis and its popularity reached in history because of the significant contribution that gave to volcanology and related phenomena, in addition to being a very attractive natural scenic for lovers of photography and filming.

The etymology related to this geographic elevation, become a full part of the world of Campania and Naples.

Is also full of history, as it comes from the folklore and legends of the place, including those relating to the hero of Hercules myth, whom the volcano was consecrated.

Being Zeus the father of Hercules, the name of “Vesuvius” can be traced back to one of his many names (Hyes), or to the frequent eruptions of the site took place in early times.

Often accompanied by the words “Vae Suis”, verbal spell which predicted historical events of a certain importance and of particular discomfort for the region or the city, including revolutions and popular uprisings.

Vesuvius has places of natural and geological certain appeal to tourists, including the National Park, established by now for two decades and always more attractive for enthusiasts of nature, land, environment and relations between fauna and flora of the place.

The very lush variety of natural typical products also allows to taste the flavors of the place, halfway between the Mediterranean and rich banquets of meat specialties.

There are also ways to discover the richness of Vesuvius through art, especially by painters and portraitists of all ages and European nationalities able to give life to new symbolic currents.

In which the impressionist of the geography of Naples is always celebrated as one factor that has helped to make the capital more popular around the world.