Panorama of Naples and Mount Vesuvius at night

Between the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, the steep limestone mountains of the Sorrentine Peninsula and its extension, the island of Capri, rise from the sea. Olive groves and lemon gardens lie above glamorous tourist resorts like Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Positano or Amalfi. On the ridge, like an observation deck with views of both coastlines, lies the village of Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi. While the view of Sorrento, the bay and the city of Naples as well as Mount Vesuvius is already breathtaking by day, the sight at night is no less fascinating – for this shot, I specifically climbed from my room’s balcony onto the hotel’s flat roof.

Furthermore, the sight makes it clear once again how Mount Vesuvius towers over the sea of lights of densely populated areas, representing a constant threat.