Яркий, страстный, уникальный — это слова, которые accurately characterize the bay that lies at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. The coast of the Bay of Naples is home to ancient traditions, archaeological and artistic values, as well as the most beautiful islands in the world.
The Neapolitan Bay is located near the south-westernthe coast of Italy (Naples province, the province of Campania) and is part of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The length of the bay from west to east, from Cape Campanella to Cape Misena is 30 km. During the reign of the Roman Empire in place of the bay was dry land, but eventually it disappeared under the waves of the sea.
Залив открывает морской путь на запад Mediterranean Sea and borders on the north with the cities of Naples and Pozzuoli, on the east coast is the famous volcano Vesuvius, and in the south - the peninsula with the same main city of Sorrento. The Sorrento Peninsula separates the Gulf of Naples from the Bay of Salerno.
The waters of the Bay of Naples are washed by the banks of the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. This area is an important tourist destination for Italy with the Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
A wonderful climate, breathtaking sea,magnificent cities built many centuries ago, ancient civilizations that passed through the waters of the bay, leaving behind objects of art and architecture - all this is the Bay of Naples. Rich in archaeological, artistic and monumental works, it is renowned for the warmth of its inhabitants and their passion for music, dance and dramatic art.
The bay offers tourists a number of uniqueand unforgettable cities: from the vibrant and densely populated city of Naples to the elegant Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii. Rivaling the beauties of the mainland, three small islands of the Gulf of Naples - Procida, Ischia and Capri are reflected in the sea water.
The beauty of the Gulf Coast has always attractedattention of artists from different countries. Among those who immortalized on their canvases near Naples, was a Russian artist Ivan Aivazovsky. The famous artist lived some time in Italy. A subtle connoisseur of all beauty could not leave indifferent scenic local landscapes. The most famous paintings depicting the beauty of the bay were the "Neapolitan Bay in the morning", "Neapolitan Bay on a moonlit night" and "Neapolitan Bay at night" (1895).
Nowadays, paintings are written in smaller quantities, mostly photos dominate. But in order to make a good photo that will accurately convey the beauty of nature, you need talent.
For a long time people have been trying to build cities nearreservoirs to provide vital activity with water. Well, the coast of the Gulf of Naples has always enjoyed increased attention due to the rich marine life. Therefore, for many centuries it was heavily built up by towns and villages.
The largest city of the Gulf is Naples, inwhose honor he was called. In Latin it means "New City". It is the center of the Campania region and is located on the western coast of the Apennine peninsula, 190 km southeast of Rome. This city is the main port, the center of trade and national culture in southern Italy.
In addition to Naples along the Bay of the Bay of Naples, the cities of Pozzuoli, Torre Annunziata, Castellamare di Stabia, Torre del Greco and Sorrento are located.
Torre Annunziata - southeast suburbNaples, located at the southern foot of Vesuvius. The name of the city comes from the name of the chapel and hospitals dedicated to the Virgin of the Annunciation built in 1319. It was destroyed twice by volcanic eruptions in 79 and 1631. In 1997, the city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Torre Annunziata is known as a spa and thermal spa with a small port.
A popular tourist destination isvisit the ruins of ancient cities that once flourished on the coast of the Gulf of Naples. The most famous destroyed city of this area is Pompeii, which was covered with volcanic ash after the most powerful eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Currently, Pompeii is an open-air museum and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During that memorable eruption of Vesuvius wereother settlements located off the coast of the Gulf of Naples were buried. For 2 days from August 24, 79, cities such as Herculaneum, Stabiae, as well as small villages and villas, went under the multimeter thickness of ash. After the archaeological excavations made, the world again saw the ancient cities, which were completely preserved in the same form as they were before the start of the natural disaster.
Due to the fact that in this part of Italy 280 daysbright sun shines in the year, the region is very popular among tourists. Local resorts are great for outdoor activities, for example, for diving. The clear waters of the Gulf of Naples remain so even in a storm, the reason - in the absence of sand dregs.
Большинство туристов едут сюда для того, чтобы to see the ruins of Pompeii, to come closer to the venue of Vesuvius, to see the sights of Naples, to swim in the local hot springs. To experience all the beauty of the Gulf of Naples will help boat trips on a boat and a trip to the beautiful islands of Ischia and Capri.
To get to the Bay of Naples,enough to go to the airports of Moscow and St. Petersburg. From here, regular flights depart to Naples, from which you can take a car to any settlement of the coast.
