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Pompei (Italian: [pomˈpɛi]; Neapolitan: Pumpeje [pumˈbɛːjə]), in English also Pompeii (/pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pom-PAY(-ee), 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.
Pompei
Pumpeje (Neapolitan) | |
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| Città di Pompei | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Pompei  | |
  Pompei Location of Pompei in Italy  Pompei Pompei (Campania) | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′57″N 14°30′02″E / 40.74917°N 14.50056°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Frazioni | Mariconda, Messigno, Ponte Nuovo, Treponti, Fontanelle, Parrelle, Ponte Izzo, Ponte Persica, Fossavalle, Chiesa della Giuliana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmine Lo Sapio |
| Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (31-7-2022)[2] | |
• Total | 23,868 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pompeiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80045, 80040 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | Beata Vergine del Rosario |
| Saint day | 8 May |
| Website | Official website |
History
editModern Pompei was founded in 1881 after the building of the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei by the lawyer Bartolo Longo.
Geography
editThe 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
editThe ancient city of Pompeii
editModern 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei
- Church of San Salvatore
- Church of Sacro Cuore di Gesù
- Church of San Giuseppe sposo della Beata Vergine
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo
- Church of Immacolata Concezione
- Church of Madonna dell'Arco
- Chapel of Madonna delle Grazie
- Church of Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
Demographics
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Transportation
editRoad
editPompei 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
editOn 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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The nearest airports are:
- Napoli-Capodichino (NAP) 28 km
- Salerno-Pontecagnano (QSR) 49 km
Football
editPompei's main football team, Pompei FC,[3] has been the A.S.D. Città di Pompei. The team no longer exists today.
Notable people
edit- Agostino Abbagnale (b. 1966), rower
- 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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Gallery
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Sanctuary of Pompei -
The Roman ruins of Pompeii -
A citrus store on a central road -
The FS railway station
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "A.S.D. Città di Pompei". Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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