Pompei, CampaniaLarge Palaestra (II.7.1)Villa Lucius Crassius TertiusVilla San Marco - 79 A.D.Castello di LettereCollegiata di San Giovanni BattistaCastello Medievale
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Pompei

Pompei is a town in Naples district, Campania, Italy of about 23,902 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 78 forts & heritage, 49 churches and 14 museums. The must-see places are Large Palaestra (II.7.1), House of the Europa Ship (I.15.3) and House and Caupona of Amarantus.

40.7457° N, 14.4970° EPop. 23,902

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Within 30 km162 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see162
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Large Palaestra (II.7.1), heritage site near Pompei
Must-see

Large Palaestra (II.7.1)

Heritage site · 1 km

House of the Europa Ship (I.15.3), heritage site near Pompei
Must-see

House of the Europa Ship (I.15.3)

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

House and Caupona of Amarantus

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Pompei by type

All 162 places by distance →

One day from Pompei

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pompei
  2. Villa Lucius Crassius Tertiusheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Santuario del Buon Consigliochurch · 30 min
  4. Villa San Marco - 79 A.D.heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castello di Lettereheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Collegiata di San Giovanni Battistachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Pompei
Today’s loopPompeiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pompei?

Large Palaestra (II.7.1) (heritage site, about 1 km), House of the Europa Ship (I.15.3) (heritage site, about 1 km), House and Caupona of Amarantus (heritage site, about 1 km), Quadriporticus of the Theatres (heritage site, about 1 km), Caupona e Officina di Fufidius Successus (I.8.15) (heritage site, about 1 km), Bottega (I.8.12) (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pompei?

162 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 14 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Pompei?

Large Palaestra (II.7.1), about 1 km by road; House of the Europa Ship (I.15.3) (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pompei?

Basilica di Pompei (VIII.1.1), about 1 km by road; Santuario del Sacro Cuore (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pompei?

Start in Pompei, visit Villa Lucius Crassius Tertius, then Santuario del Buon Consiglio, then Villa San Marco - 79 A.D., then Castello di Lettere, then Collegiata di San Giovanni Battista, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.