Is Campania Express worth it?
Is Campania Express worth it? It costs a little bit more and has a limited schedule, but is well worth it to have a train that actually runs on schedule, is air conditioned and has space for luggage.
What is special about Campania?
Campania is rich in culture, especially with regard to food, music, architecture, and archaeological and ancient sites—such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Paestum, Aeclanum, Stabiae, and Velia.
What is the difference between Circumvesuviana and Campania Express?
The biggest difference between the regular Circumvesuviana trains and the Campania Express trains are that the latter are specifically designed for tourists and offer air conditioning, guaranteed seating, and luggage storage.
Can I buy Circumvesuviana tickets in advance?
Circumvesuviana trains are slow regional trains and are not part of the national Trenitalia network, so they have their own ticketing system. Tickets are inexpensive on this line and don't require advance purchase or reservations.
What is the waste crisis in Campania Italy?
The Naples waste management crisis is a series of events surrounding the lack of waste collection and illegal toxic waste dumping in and around the Province of Naples (now known as the Metropolitan City of Naples), Campania, Italy, beginning in the 1980s.
What are 2 facts about Campania?
Campania has an area of 13 595 Km2 and a coastline of 350 Km on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Campania is famous for its gulfs (Naples, Salerno and Policastra) as well as for three islands (Capri, Ischia and Procida).
What is the old name for Campania?
According to the Roman philologist Sextus Pompeius Festus (II century BC), the pre-Roman name of Campania was Oscor, the name from which the Osci peoples who lived there (Osci enim a Regione Campaniæ, quae est Oscor, vocati sunt.). The toponym Campania, dating back to the fifth century BC, is of classical origin.
What is the easiest way to get from Naples to Sorrento?
One of the most scenic and relaxing ways to reach Sorrento is by ferry from Naples. The Naples to Sorrento ferry line is active all year long, and the routes depart from the Molo Beverello pier. You can reach the Naples port via the Alibus shuttle route which leaves from the Naples' Capodichino Airport.
Is Naples worth a day trip from Sorrento?
Naples is an easy and rewarding day trip from Sorrento. Although perhaps overshadowed by the bigger attractions of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius nearby, a visit to Naples is well worthwhile. Chances are your expectations might not be that high in which case you will probably be pleasantly surprised.