Pompeii is a town of 23,517 inhabitants in the province of Naples, in Campania, Italy. It lies about 23 km south-east of Naples, the provincial capital.
The municipality covers 12.41 km², with a density of 1,895 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Naples (NAP), about 23 km away as the crow flies. Read our guide to the airport.
Why visit
The Roman city buried by Vesuvius. Discover Campania
Things to see in Pompeii
- PompeiiArchaeology
Pompeii on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Pompeii
Tours and activities nearby
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