Pompei
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For the Roman ruins, see Pompeii
| Comune di Pompei | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | {{{region}}} |
| Province | Naples (NA) |
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| Elevation | m |
| Area | 12 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2004) | 25,751 |
| - Density | 2,146/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | {{{telephone}}} |
| Postal code | {{{postalcode}}} |
| Patron | Beata Vergine del Rosario |
| - Day | May 8 |
Pompei is a city in the province of Naples (Campania, Italy).
[edit] Main sights
The city is mainly famous for the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii. The central basilica, dedicated to Madonna del Rosario di Pompeii, has become a site for Catholic pilgrimages in recent years, most notably with a visit of Pope John Paul II on October 7, 2003.
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