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Portici
Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Repubblica Italiana, is a Southern European country comprising of the Po River valley, the Italian Peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. It is shaped like a boot and for this reason Italians commonly call it lo Stivale, the boot or, due to its prevalent peninsular geographical nature, la Penisola, the Peninsula.
Portici is a city in Campania, Italy, in the Province of Naples, situated 8 kilometers far away from the southeast part of Naples, on the shores of the bay and at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. The palace, erected in 1738, is traversed by the high road. It once contained the antiquities from Herculaneum, now removed to Naples and since 1882 it has been a government school of agriculture. There is a small harbor. Just beyond Portici, on the south east, is Resina, on the site of the ancient Herculaneum, with several fine modern villas. The inhabitants are engaged in fishing, silk-growing and silk-weaving. The city was completely destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 1631, but was rebuilt. As of 2005, the city had a population of 57,496.
Portici is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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