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Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Torre Annunziata
Campania, Italy · Europe
About Torre Annunziata
Torre Annunziata works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pompei, 8km from Mount Vesuvius.
Torre Annunziata is in Campania, Italy, with about 44,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pompei, about 4 km away.
Torre Annunziata (Italian: [ˈtorre annunˈtsjaːta]; Neapolitan: Torre Nunziata) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania. It is located on the Gulf of Naples, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius.
The municipality lies on the innermost part of the Gulf of Naples, in aRead more
narrow coastal strip between Vesuvius and the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is included in the Vesuvius "red zone", the area planned for preventive evacuation in the event of renewed volcanic activity. To the south, the municipal territory reaches the mouth of the Sarno River, within the area of the Sarno River Regional Park.
The town stands above the remains of ancient Oplontis, a Roman settlement buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. The archaeological area of Oplontis, in Torre Annunziata, forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Archaeological Areas of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata", inscribed in 1997.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Torre Annunziata?
Within an hour or so of Torre Annunziata: Pompeii (3 km), Mount Vesuvius (8 km), Herculaneum (11 km), Nastro Azzurro (SS145) (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Torre Annunziata?
The nearest famous roads are Nastro Azzurro (SS145), Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) and Amalfi Coast Road (SS163).
Where is Torre Annunziata?
Torre Annunziata is in Campania, Italy, about 4 km from Pompei.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 43,521
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Campania
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.7534, 14.4525
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 Torre Annunziata
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Mount Vesuvius
The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.
8 km · about 15 min 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Nastro 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Spiaggia Grande di Positano
A picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.
14 km · about 25 min 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Bar Internazionale Positano
A clifftop bar on the Amalfi Coast road where travelers pause to take in one of the world's most spectacular coastal driving views with an espresso.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Positano
A picturesque cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel-colored houses cascading down to the sea.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Torre Annunziata
- 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.
- 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 herePositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
- 18 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
- 18 kmRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
- 18 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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