Where Is Ancient Pompeii? A Geographic Snapshot

The ruins of Pompeii lie in Italy's Campania region, about 24 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Naples. The city sits near the western coast, beside the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius—the volcano that buried it in 79 CE.

Its coordinates are approximately 40°45′N 14°29′E. Today, the archaeological park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most visited ancient ruins, offering a remarkably preserved window into Roman daily life.