Volcano reference
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius rises east of Naples and is one of the most historically significant volcanoes in Europe.
TypeVolcano
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Elevation1,281 m
Known forPompeii and Naples
Coordinates40.8214° N, 14.4265° E
Where is Mount Vesuvius?
Mount Vesuvius is in Italy, in the Campania area. It is mapped at approximately 40.8214° N, 14.4265° E.
Key facts about Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is the volcano near Naples associated with the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The main stored reference metric is elevation: 1,281 m. It is also noted for pompeii and naples.