Mount Vesuvius, located in southern Italy, is a world-famous active volcano. Its eruption in 79 A.D. destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii and left behind rich historical sites. The volcano is 1,281 meters above sea level, and its summit crater is about 700 meters in diameter. Nowadays, Vesuvius has become a tourist attraction, and visitors can hike to the top and have a great view of the Bay of Naples. The vegetation around the volcano is rich and ecologically unique. As a meeting point between history and nature, Vesuvius attracts not only geologists but also history buffs.