Description of the attraction
Vico Equense is a coastal town in the province of Naples in the Italian region of Campania, which in recent years has become a popular resort. Vico is part of the vast urbanized area of the Gulf of Naples, and therefore the inhabitants of Naples love to relax on its beaches. The town is located on a volcanic cliff in close proximity to Vesuvius, Mount Faito, the ancient city of Pompeii and the ferry pier, from where you can go on an excursion to Capri. Nearby are the picturesque coastal villages of Castellammare di Stabia, Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Pimonte and another popular resort - Positano.
In ancient times, a pre-Roman necropolis of the 7th century BC was located on the site of modern Vico Equense, fragments of which were discovered during archaeological excavations. Later, in the era of Ancient Rome, when the city was known under the Latin name Ecuana, Roman patricians began to build their villas and summer residences here. After a long period of decline, Vico did not flourish again until the end of the 13th century, when the city gained independence from the Duchy of Sorrento. King Charles II of Naples liked to stay here, who even built a castle in Vico in 1301. The construction of the cathedral, the only example of a Gothic cathedral on the Sorrentine peninsula, dates back to the same period.
The most popular beaches in Vico Equense are Marina di Seiano, Marina di Vico, Lido Sporting, Lo Scrajo, Tordigliano Chiosse and Capo La Gala. On the territory of Lo Scrajo beach, there is also the Terme dello Scrajo thermal spa, the springs of which were known to the Romans. Marina di Vico beach is notable for the huge coral reef Scoglio della Madonna, popular with divers.
Also in Vico Equens you can visit the Mineralogical Museum with 3, 5 thousand exhibits brought from different parts of the world. Among them are fragments of meteorites, two dinosaur eggs, fossil remains of a Mesosaur and insects that have remained forever in amber.
