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(Surroundings)  The Phlegraean Fields can still give life to eruptions - The fumarole activity of the Solfatara keep the memories of one of the most powerful volcanic stations in the whole South of Italy alive. The volcanic history of Phlegraean Fields began a lot of years ago, still before men came to live there.Volcanic products, older than two million years, in fact, were found after perforations made bet

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(Surroundings)  History and curiosities about the eruptions of Vesuvius - Considered still today an active volcano, Mount Somma Vesuvius lived periods of intense eruptive activity. Today it is considered a sort of “good giant”, yet Vesuvius is actually an active volcano.Those who wish to visit it and deepen the aspects characterizing it, can be interested in learning

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(Surroundings)  The active Volcanoes in the Gulf of Naples: a cue for an unusual tour - Despite what one can think, we can still visit volcanic craters along the Bay of Naples by Mount Somma-Vesuvius, the Island of Ischia and the Campi Flegrei. The apparent quietness of the Volcanoes present in the Gulf of Naples could make us think they are extinct craters. On the contrary, three are the calderas which are still active: that of Mount Somma-

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(Surroundings)  The rarities of Campania Mineralogical Museum of Vico Equense - Since 1992, minerals, meteorites, pre-historical fossils, gems and even dinosaur's eggs have been enriching the rooms of the Museum which involves the Fondazione Discepolo. Over five thousand the samples exhibited to the public. Among the so many finds and the wonders which can be admired in Sorrento Coast, there are also those kept in Vico Equense in Campania Mineralogical Museum which has its seat at 2, via San Ciro  (

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(Surroundings)  The gems and the pre-historical treasures of the Mineralogical Museum - In the museum of Vico Equense, we can admire teeth of mammoth, of dinosaur and shark besides slabs with prints of reptiles of the Permian, with fossils of amphibians, leaves of conifers and so much more. The amount of finds and rarities making up the collections on show in the Mineralogical Museum of Vico Equense is such that it is impossible to make a synthesis which can summarize properly the whole

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(Surroundings)  Priora, a wonderful rural hamlet - In looking from the wonderful hamlet of Sorrento Coast, we can appreciate panoramic views of the Lattari Mountains and Vesuvius which are considered particularly suggestive because able to present a landscape - typically Mediterranean - of rare beauty. Being in the past involved in heated discussions and disputes between the towns of Massa Lubrense and Sorrento, the Hamlet of Priora belongs today to the territory of Sorrento and is considered one of

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(Surroundings)  Vietri sul Mare: a really elegant bathing resort - Besides for the beauty of its beaches and the vegetation surrounding it, the lovely town of Amalfi Coast distinguishes itself the original and enchanting craftsmanlike production of pottery Vietri sul mare lies not far from Salerno and develops along one of the most beautiful stretches of road in Amalfi Coast because immersed in a splendid vegetation.Not by chance this lovely town, thank

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(Surroundings)  The most ancient active theatre in Europe - Magnificent decorations, refined bas-relief works, enchanting stuccos and precious decorations make up a majestic facility characterized also by the presence of wonderful paintings and stages having a universally acknowledged perfect acoustics. The San Carlo Theatre is considered the symbol of the records of Naples. As it was inaugurated on November 4th 1737 (on the occasion of King Charles of Bourbon’s name-day), in fact, it is the mo

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(Surroundings)  The wonders of the Palace of Caserta - Able to compete in beauty and sizes with the Royal Palace of Versailles, the Bourbon complex is characterized by the presence of a wonderful park and by a series of artistic and architectural beauties. The wonderful water games reviving so many basins and fountains immersed in a wonderful park spreading for almost three  kilometres of length (and occupying an area of almost 120 hectares) are th

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(Surroundings)  Many are the masterpieces of San Domenico Maggiore - Built, at first, in gothic style, the religious building, in the course of centuries, has undergone numerous interventions which have changed its aspect. Despite the effects of earthquakes, fires and bombings, the Temple, still today, keeps numerous works of art. Among the monuments in Naples worthy of attention under the historical and artistic points of view, there is surely the Church of San Domenico Maggiore.The religious building – which is part of

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