Phlegraean Fields
volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
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Summary
Phlegraean Fields is a caldera[1]. It draws 8,892 Wikipedia views per month (caldera category, ranking #3 of 24).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Metropolitan City of Naples[3]
- Country: Italy[4]
- Continent: Europe[5]
- Instance of: mountain range[6], volcanic field[7]
- Part of: Campanian volcanic arc[8]
- Commons category: Campi Flegrei[9]
- Highest point: Solfatara[10]
- Topic's main category: Category:Phlegraean Fields[11]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[12]
- Heritage designation: IUGS Geological Heritage Site[13]
- Category for films shot at this location: Category:Films shot in Campi Flegrei[14]
- Elevation above sea level: 458 m[15]
- Diameter: 13 km[16]
- Volcano observatory: Vesuvius Observatory[17]
- Mountain range: Antiappennino campano[18]
- Category for maps or plans: Category:Maps of Campi Flegrei[19]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Phlegraean Fields include Circumflegrea railway[20], a railway line[21], in Italy[22].
Why It Matters
Phlegraean Fields has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] It is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for it include Circumflegrea railway[20], a railway line[21], in Italy[22].