Pompei

This article is about the modern Italian city. For the ancient Roman city, see Pompeii. For the Classical Roman leader, see Pompey. For the Pacific island, see Pohnpei. For other uses, see Pompeii (disambiguation).

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)
Comune
Città di Pompei
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
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)
• 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

Main article: Pompeii

Modern Pompei was founded in 1891 after the building of the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei by the lawyer Bartolo Longo.

Geography

The 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

The ancient city of Pompeii

Modern 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

The 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

The 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

• 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

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1861 5,615 —     1871 5,753 +0.24% 1881 6,267 +0.86% 1901 7,342 +0.79% 1911 7,684 +0.46%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1921 8,382 +0.87% 1931 10,054 +1.84% 1936 11,792 +3.24% 1951 15,037 +1.63% 1961 20,366 +3.08%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1971 21,547 +0.57% 1981 22,934 +0.63% 1991 25,177 +0.94% 2001 25,751 +0.23% 2011 25,620 −0.05%
Source: ISTAT

Transportation

Road

Pompei 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

On 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

The nearest airports are:

• Napoli-Capodichino (NAP) 28 km
• Salerno-Pontecagnano (QSR) 49 km

Football

Pompei's main football team has been the A.S.D. Città di Pompei. The team no longer exists today.

Notable people

• 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

• Gyeongju, South Korea
• Latiano, Italy
• Noto, Italy
• Tarragona, Spain
• Xi'an, China

Gallery

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  Sanctuary of Pompei
• 
  The Roman ruins of Pompeii
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  A citrus store on a central road
• 
  The FS railway station

External links

• Official website
• Pompei Tourism Info