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Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Lettere
Campania, Italy · Europe
About Lettere
Lettere works well as a base: 10 minutes from Franche, 8km from Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei).
Lettere is in Campania, Italy, with about 5,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Franche, about 4 km away.
Lettere is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the southern central Italian region Campania, located about 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Naples.
Lettere borders the following municipalities: Angri, Casola di Napoli, Corbara, Gragnano, Ravello, Sant'Antonio Abate, Tramonti.
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Ancient Liternum.
From 987 it was the see of a bishopric, which was renamed Roman Catholic Diocese of Lettere-Gragnano (viz.) from 1169 till its merger into the Diocese of Castellammare di Stabia. In 1968 it was nominally restored as Latin Titular bishopric of Lettere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lettere?
Within an hour or so of Lettere: Pompeii (7 km), Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) (8 km), Ravello (8 km), Amalfi Coast Protected Area (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Lettere?
The nearest famous roads are Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei), Amalfi Coast Road (SS163) and Nastro Azzurro (SS145).
Where is Lettere?
Lettere is in Campania, Italy, about 4 km from Franche.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,605
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Campania
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.7049, 14.5449
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 Lettere
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
8 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ravello
A hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
8 km · about 15 min drive
national park
Amalfi Coast Protected Area
A UNESCO-listed stretch of dramatic Mediterranean coastline with terraced lemon groves and pastel villages.
9 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Amalfi Coast Road (SS163)
Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
9 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Amalfi
The historic heart of the Amalfi Coast featuring a magnificent Arab-Norman cathedral and medieval maritime heritage.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Positano Viewpoint
The classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
9 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Atrani
Italy's smallest municipality by area, a wedge of pastel houses folded into a ravine one headland east of Amalfi: same coast, a fraction of the crowds. Its beach piazza passes under the SS163 viaduct arches straight onto the sand.
9 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Lettere
- Right herePath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
- Right hereRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
- Right hereAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
- Right herePositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Right hereAmalfi Coast Road (SS163 Nastro Azzurro)The cliff-hugging Blue Ribbon road between Sorrento and Salerno - breathtaking, narrow and often gridlocked in summer.
- Right hereNastro 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.
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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