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Mount Vesuvius
The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Brusciano
Campania, Italy · Europe
About Brusciano
Brusciano works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pomigliano d'Arco, 11km from Mount Vesuvius.
Brusciano is in Campania, Italy, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pomigliano d'Arco, about 4 km away.
Brusciano is a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in Italy, on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius.
Situated inland north-east of Naples, 10 miles from center city, the ancient village of rural vocation has developed along the way National Puglia, in the stretch that connects the east of the capital andRead more
Pomigliano d'Arco and Nola.
Its territory in the middle of the plain bell sits in the shadow of the area Vesuvius, is between the slopes of Monte Somma and the plain of Acerra is crossed by Regi Lagni. Has a particular geological origin: ash, lava and volcanic tuff resulting from the Vesuvius formed the substrate on which it was formed on local soil. The surface layer shows a depth of order few meters, with a particular composition of elements and sandy-clay mixed with volcanic ash, lava and pumice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brusciano?
Within an hour or so of Brusciano: Mount Vesuvius (11 km), Herculaneum (14 km), Naples Historic Centre (16 km), L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Brusciano?
The nearest famous roads are Nastro Azzurro (SS145), Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) and Amalfi Coast Road (SS163).
Where is Brusciano?
Brusciano is in Campania, Italy, about 4 km from Pomigliano d'Arco.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,238
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Campania
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.9224, 14.4239
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Brusciano
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Herculaneum
An ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Naples Historic Centre
A chaotic, soulful UNESCO old town of churches, alley shrines and the birthplace of pizza.
16 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
The purists' pizzeria, serving only margherita and marinara from the same Forcella corner since 1870: wood-fired, folded 'a portafoglio', a few euros each. Take a number and wait; the queue moves faster than it looks.
16 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Gran Caffè Gambrinus
Naples' belle-époque temple of coffee since 1860, facing Piazza del Plebiscito: birthplace of the 'caffè sospeso' tradition of paying forward a stranger's espresso. Sfogliatella and a scalding tazzulella at the marble counter is the canonical order.
18 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Royal Palace of Caserta
A colossal Bourbon palace with a 3km garden axis and cascade, rivalling Versailles in scale.
19 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Royal Palace of Caserta (Naboo palace interiors)
The Bourbon palace's grand staircase and halls are the interiors of the Theed Royal Palace in Episodes I and II.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Brusciano
- 32 kmNastro Azzurro (SS145)The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
- 33 kmPath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
- 33 kmPositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
- 34 kmRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
- 35 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
- 35 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163 Nastro Azzurro)The cliff-hugging Blue Ribbon road between Sorrento and Salerno - breathtaking, narrow and often gridlocked in summer.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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