Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Bay of Naples
Introduction References & Edit History Related Topics
Images
Island of Ischia Bay of Naples Antique map showing Naples (Napoli) and its surrounding area in southern Italy, including the Bay of Naples, nearby towns such as Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia, and islands like Ischia and Capri. The map features early 20th-century place names, roads, and railways, with coastal and inland geography labeled in English and Italian.
Quizzes
water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms
Quick Facts
Italian:
Golfo Di Napoli
Latin:
Sinus Cumanus
See all related content
Britannica AI Icon
Adding us as a Preferred Source tells Google you trust our content, so our articles show up more often in your Google Search, Discover feed, and AI Overviews.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Feedback
Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login).
Thank you for your feedback

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

External Websites
Island of Ischia
Island of Ischia Castle on the Island of Ischia, at the entrance to the Bay of Naples, Italy.

Bay of Naples

bay, Italy
Also known as: Golfo di Napoli, Sinus Cumanus
Written and fact-checked by
Britannica Editors
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
Britannica Editors
History
Bay of Naples
Bay of Naples

Bay of Naples, semicircular inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea (an arm of the Mediterranean Sea), southwest of the city of Naples, southern Italy. It is 10 miles (16 km) wide and extends southeastward for 20 miles (32 km) from Cape Miseno to Campanella Point. The bay is noted for its scenic beauty, which is enhanced by the steep, mainly volcanic hills surrounding it (including the still-active Mount Vesuvius). The major port is Naples; other coastal towns along the bay are Pozzuoli, Torre Annunziata, Castellammare di Stabia, and Sorrento. Along the bay shore are the extensive ruins of the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. At the bay’s entrance are the islands of Ischia, Procida, and Capri. The Gulf of Pozzuoli is a northwest inlet.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Discover the fascinating events that shaped the world, straight from our editors.
By clicking “Sign Up”, you consent to the Britannica Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.