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1 History  





2 Geography  





3 Main attractions  



3.1  The ancient city of Pompeii  





3.2  The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei  





3.3  The bell tower  





3.4  Sacred architecture  







4 Demographics  





5 Transportation  



5.1  Road  





5.2  Railways  





5.3  Airports  







6 Football  





7 Notable people  





8 Twin towns  





9 Gallery  





10 References  





11 External links  














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Coordinates: 40°4457N 14°3002E / 40.74917°N 14.50056°E / 40.74917; 14.50056
 

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Pompei
Flag of Pompei
Coat of arms of Pompei
Location of Pompei
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Pompei is located in Italy
Pompei

Pompei

Location of Pompei in Italy

Pompei is located in Campania
Pompei

Pompei

Pompei (Campania)

Coordinates: 40°44′57N 14°30′02E / 40.74917°N 14.50056°E / 40.74917; 14.50056
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Metropolitan cityNaples (NA)
FrazioniMariconda, Messigno, Ponte Nuovo, Treponti, Fontanelle, Parrelle, Ponte Izzo, Ponte Persica, Fossavalle, Chiesa della Giuliana
Government
 • MayorCarmine Lo Sapio
Area
 • Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (31-7-2022)[2]
 • Total23,868
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
DemonymPompeiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80045, 80040
Dialing code081
Patron saintBeata Vergine del Rosario
Saint day8 May
WebsiteOfficial website

Pompei (Italian pronunciation: [pomˈpɛi]) or Pompeii (/pɒmˈp(i)/, as in the name of the ancient city) is a city and commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy, home of the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

History

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Modern Pompei was founded in 1891 after the building of the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei by the lawyer Bartolo Longo.

Geography

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The town of Pompei is located at the eastern borders of its province, and its urban area is contiguous with Scafati, in the Province of Salerno. It borders also with Torre Annunziata, Castellammare di Stabia, Boscoreale, Santa Maria la Carità and Sant'Antonio Abate.

Main attractions

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The ancient city of Pompeii

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Modern Pompei is mainly famous for the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, located in the zone of Pompei Scavi. The vast archaeological area is under UNESCO patronage and attracts tourists from all around the world.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei

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The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, has become a site for Catholic pilgrimages in recent years. It houses a canvas by Luca Giordano. It was founded by a convert who reportedly experienced a miracle from the Virgin Mary; miracles have been reported since its foundation. The ex-votos that cover the walls of the church are a testimonial of the miracles granted by the Virgin Mary since the church was consecrated in 1891. Many churches, chapels, and shrines around the world are dedicated to Our Lady of Pompei.

The bell tower

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The bell tower was built between 1912 and 1925. Designed by Aristide Leonori and his brother Pio Leonori, it is 80 metres high (260 ft). The top of the bell tower, which can be reached by taking a lift, allows visitors to enjoy a splendid view of the modern city, Mount Vesuvius and part of the ancient city of Pompeii.

Sacred architecture

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Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
18615,615—    
18715,753+0.24%
18816,267+0.86%
19017,342+0.79%
19117,684+0.46%
YearPop.±% p.a.
19218,382+0.87%
193110,054+1.84%
193611,792+3.24%
195115,037+1.63%
196120,366+3.08%
YearPop.±% p.a.
197121,547+0.57%
198122,934+0.63%
199125,177+0.94%
200125,751+0.23%
201125,620−0.05%
Source: ISTAT

Transportation

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Road

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Pompei is served by the motorway A3 at the exits of Pompei-Scafati, Pompei Ovest (close to the ruins of Villa of the Mysteries) and also Castellammare di Stabia. It is crossed by the national roads SS 18 and SS 145.

Railways

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On the Naples-Salerno line, owned by FS, is situated the main railway station and a little stop named Pompei Scavi (ruins of P.), closed in the 1970s. Onto two lines owned by the SFSM – Circumvesuviana, Pompei counts a total of 4 station. Pompei Santuario (P. Sanctuary, in the middle of the town) and Pompei Valle (close to Pompeii) lies on the Torre Annunziata-Pompei-Poggiomarino line. Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri (serving the Villa of the Mysteries) and Moregine lie on the Naples-Torre Annunziata-Castellammare-Sorrento line.

Airports

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Aereo The nearest airports are:

Football

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Pompei's main football team has been the A.S.D. Città di Pompei. The team no longer exists today.

Notable people

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  • Pino D'Angiò (1952–2024), disco artist
  • Felice Evacuo (b. 1982), footballer
  • Bartolo Longo (1841–1926), catholic blessed
  • Gilda Sansone (b. 1989), fashion model
  • Alberto Savino (b. 1973), footballer
  • Giovanni Serrapica (b. 1981), footballer
  • Vincenzo Sicignano (b. 1974), footballer
  • Gaetano Vastola (b. 1978), footballer
  • Valentina Nappi (b. 1990), adult film actress
  • Twin towns

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  • Italy Latiano, Italy
  • Italy Noto, Italy
  • Spain Tarragona, Spain
  • China Xi'an, China
  • [edit]

    References

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    1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  • ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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