Mount Vesuvius Live cam

Enjoy a volcano that changed the world— our Vesuvius webcam shows this icon, towering over Naples with some serious geological and historical drama.

The crater of Mount Vesuvius is one of the most awe-inspiring and dramatic natural sights in the world. This iconic stratovolcano, located just outside Naples, Italy, has a deep historical and geological significance, most famously known for its catastrophic eruption in 79 AD, which buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The eruption caused thousands of deaths and dramatically altered the landscape. Today, the ruins of these cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The volcano’s legacy lives on in modern culture, serving as a reminder of the power of nature and the vulnerability of human life in its shadow.

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