Latium Province and Naples (Italy), July 2004

Map of Area

This Envisat (IMM) radar image acquired over Tyrrhenian Coasts, shows Rome (large bright area) and the Latium province surrounding it, upper left of the image at northwest of the Alban Hills where are visible the volcanic lakes Albano and Nemi. The Pontine Marshes, swamp district, central Italy, in Lazio (Latium), extending southeast from Velletri to the Tyrrhenian Sea at Terracina. About 800 sq km in area, the district is separated from the sea by sand dunes and is traversed by the Appian Way (small bright area near the Gaeta Gulf). The Ponziane islands are visible Lower right portion of the image (South of Pontine Marshes). 

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ENVISAT_ASAR_IMM image.

This Envisat radar image centered over Naples (Italian Napoli; ancient Neapolis), city, southern Italy, capital of Naples Province and of Campania Region. An important seaport, Naples is built on the slopes and at the base of a range of hills bordering the Bay of Naples, an inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Visible at east from the city is the volcano Mount Vesuvius. To the south are visible the Ischia, Procida and Capri Islands along the Gulf of Naples. At east of Naples are visible the Gulf of Gaeta and the Campi Flegrei near the city of Naples. To the southeast of Naples the Amalfi coasts (lower left of the image). The black area in the Amalfi coasts sea, calm waters.

ENVISAT_ASAR_IMM image.