Campania
In ancient times Campania was the homeland of people of Sannite origin. From the VIII century BC the Greeks began colonising the region, which was then conquered by the Romans and called Campania Felix. The most spectacular archaeological sites are the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which were buried for centuries after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A D.
The islands of Campania are Ischia, Capri and Procida. The costiera amalfitana (‘coast of Amalfi’) is one of the most beautiful bathing areas of the region.
Do not miss the opportunity of visiting the beautiful Reggia di Caserta (the royal Palace), designed by the architect Vanvitelli, and the Vesuvius Natural Park.There is a rich and amazing variety of foods in Campania. Among them the most famous dishes are pizza margherita and buffalo mozzarella, which are certainly worth trying. The most famous sweets and cakes are babŕ, pastiera and sfogliatelle.
There is also a vast selection of DOC wines, including: Falernian, Taurasi, Greco di Tufo, Lacryma Christi; worthy of notice is also the famous Limoncello, a liqueur made of alcohol and lemon rinds.
Provinces: Napoli, Salerno, Avellino, Benevento, Caserta.
Principal mountains: Mount Matese, Vesuvio
Principal rivers: Volturno, Tanagro
Principal lakes: Lake of Matese, Lake of Patria, Lake of Fusaro, Lake of Averno
Principal islands: Ischia, Capri, Procida
