Discover a region rich in history, culture and natural beauty
Campania is one of the most famous Italian regions in the world. Every year these territories of southern Italy are visited by millions of tourists attracted by its natural beauty as the incredible wonder of its coasts and the exceptional quality of food and wine products of this territory.
The region has a glorious history that you can still rediscover walking through the streets of the cities of Campania. The territory offers its visitors many possibilities to spend their ideal vacation. In fact, there is no shortage of things to see in this Italian region and the hospitality of Campania will not fail to make you feel at home.
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See Naples and die, but not only, what to do and see in Campania
The main city symbol and capital of the region is Naples a city by the sea that is a real open-air museum. Its monuments, historic buildings and villas are known and appreciated all over the world. And Pompeii and Herculaneum are within easy reach of the capital and offer wonder at every step.
Naples is also the cultural center of the region and boasts the presence of 4 state universities and 2 private. In the city there are also amazing historic gardens to discover. Salerno is the second largest city in Campania and is located in the middle of a particularly prosperous triangle from the tourist point of view that includes Positano, Pompeii and Paestum.
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An important town is also that of Benevento which preserves a great artistic and cultural heritage. The city is located in a basin surrounded by green hills. Very important from the point of view of the artistic and cultural heritage is also Caserta. Here is the famous Reggia, built by the Bourbons and which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Avellino is a city surrounded by greenery and has a territory rich in unmissable landscapes and natural beauty.
The coast is one of the most interesting tourist attractions thanks to its incredible natural beauty. Amalfi is the city that is at the center of the homonymous stretch of the region among the most beautiful in Italy. From here you can visit all the other wonderful places of the coast such as the famous Positano.
Do not miss the magnificent Sorrento and the many islands that are located in this part of Italy. Among the best known are Capri, Procida and Ischia. Among the most interesting aspects of its territory there are the famous coasts that can be summarized in three main areas. It is the Amalfi coast, the Sorrentine and the Chilean. The first is one of the most famous stretches of coast in the world and is bordered to the west by Positano, to the east by Vietri sul Mare.
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The coast takes its name from the most important city in this territory, Amalfi. The stretch of coast between the Gulf of Salerno and that of Policastro is known for its natural beauty and is called the Chilean coast. Finally, the Sorentina coast is the part that overlooks the Gulf of Naples and is particularly appreciated by its visitors for its scenic, historical and cultural beauty.
The territory of Campania also includes many islands, among which the most famous are Capri, Ischia and Procida, among the most popular destinations of travelers for over a century.
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Today about 25% of the territory of Campania is part of protected areas such as the Vesuvius National Park, Cilento National Park and Vallo di Diano and the Monti Picentini Regional Park. Campania is one of the most populous Italian regions with over 6 million inhabitants and is also the one with the most UNESCO sites.
The cuisine of Campania: one of Italian excellence
The traditional cuisine of the Campania region is among the most appreciated in the world. The most famous dish of Campania is undoubtedly the pizza that has been recognized as a world heritage by UNESCO for the art of Neapolitan pizza makers.
A traditional product that can not miss on pizza is the buffalo mozzarella from Campania that is produced in the area between Battipaglia and Paestum. Pasta is one of the main dishes of the typical cuisine of Campania. This can be enjoyed with different types of sauces of both meat and vegetables. Very appreciated is also the famous eggplant parmigiana in which is used the exceptional mozzarella bell.
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The cuisine of this region also excels for the preparation of traditional desserts such as the famous Neapolitan pastiera that is prepared mainly during Easter. The lord of Neapolitan sweets is undoubtedly the baba.
Other unmissable desserts are the lemon delight of the Amalfi Coast and the chocolate and pear cake of Positano. Among the products of excellence of the Campania area you can not forget the lemons of Sorrento and limoncello, a sweet liqueur perfect at the end of a meal.
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Campania: where is it and how to get there?
Campania is a region located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula and borders to the north with Molise, to the north east with Lazio and to the east with Puglia and Basilicata.
It lies between the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Southern Apennines to the east. The regional territory is flat are in a minimal part. Naples and the major cities can be reached by train, car or plane.
The history of Campania
The first peoples who settled in the territory of Campania were the Samnites and the Aurunci preceding the arrival of the Greeks who colonized Campania around the year 1000 A. C.. The first Greek colony in Italy was precisely Ischia. In the fourth century A. C. the territories became part of the Roman Empire until its fall.
From the 5th century D. C. the region was occupied by different populations such as the Ostrogoths, the Byzantines, the Visigoths and the Lombards. After the year 1000 the area became part of the Kingdom of Sicily under the domination of the Normans. Their place was taken in the late 12th century by the Swabians.
In the following centuries the Angevins and the Aragonese dominated the territory. Following the War of the Polish Succession, the Bourbons settled in the territory and remained there until 1860. The following year he entered the Kingdom of Italy. This melting pot of cultures has made Campania and Naples what they are today, a proud and creative people beyond imagination.
