Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located in southern Italy, near the bay of Naples and the city of Naples. It is the only active volcano on the European mainland.

Mount Vesuvius is best known for its eruption in AD 79 that led to the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It has erupted many times since and is today regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of the population of 3,000,000 people now living close to it and its tendency towards explosive eruptions.

Mount Vesuvius is a distinct hump-backed mountain, with a large cone that is partially encircled by the steep caldera. This rim was caused by the collapse of the much higher structure – Monte Somma.

Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the European mainland. It last erupted in 1944.
Mount Vesuvius is well worth the climb up. You take your car (or public transport) up to the parking lot near the summit, from where it’s a fairly steep twenty minute climb to the top.

You can get the morning train to Herculaneum Scavi station. You are driven about two-thirds the way up the mountain and you have to walk the rest of the way up. It is an enjoyable and memorable experience!

Naples, itself, is probably the only city on earth where there is actually a street shrine dedicated to a soccer star! Take a stroll through Spaccanapoli, the city’s liveliest and most entertaining neighborhood, where the steep cobblestone streets are lined with thousands of postage-stamp size shops and laundry hangs from every second-store window.

Naples is the largest city in south Italy and one of the most beautiful, particularly around the Bay of Naples. The capital city of Campania, is a sprawling metropolis that was founded by Greeks, enlarged by Romans and as a result is rich in history and stunning architecture. It is the place for an upscale vacation experience.

It’s such a thrill knowing that you are actually walking up the side of an active volcano which is forecast to erupt within the next year or so!

Don’t forget your camera because you could see the bay of Naples and Pompeii from the top!

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