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  1. Torre Annunziata (Italian: [ˈtorre annunˈtsjaːta]; Neapolitan: Torr'Annunziata) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania. It is located on the Gulf of Naples , at the foot of Mount Vesuvius .

  2. Torre Annunziata, city, Campania regione (region), southern Italy. It is a southeastern suburb of Naples on the Bay of Naples at the southern foot of Mount Vesuvius. The city was twice destroyed by the eruptions of Vesuvius (ad 79 and 1631).

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. It extends in the innermost inlet of the Gulf of Naples in a narrow strip of land surrounded by the Vesuvius and the sea: it is in fact the municipality of the Vesuvius red zone, an important seaside resort and a member of the Regional Park of River Sarno, which defines its southern border.

  4. The vast expanse of the commercial town of Pompei contrasts with the smaller but better-preserved remains of the holiday resort of Herculaneum, while the superb wall paintings of the Villa Oplontis at Torre Annunziata give a vivid impression of the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the wealthier citizens of the Early Roman Empire.

  5. This jewel near Naples, in Campania, which lets you travel back in time, has long held the record as the most visited place in the world. The archaeological area of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata is among the 58 Italian UNESCO sites in the World Heritage List.

  6. Oct 14, 2023 · Torre Annunziata is a charming town located in the southern region of Campania, Italy. It is situated on the Gulf of Naples, offering breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Mount Vesuvius.