Carney Park, Pozzuoli

Name: Carney Park
Address: Via Campiglione, 11, Pozzuoli, Italy

#8 among attractions in Pozzuoli

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano, Park

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Carney Park is a United States military recreational facility located in the caldera of Campiglione, in the dormant volcano mount Gauro, in the Phlegraean Fields near Naples, Italy. The 93-acre site is located approximately 14 miles west of Naples. It is named after Four Star Admiral Robert B. Carney who served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower administration. ()

Elevation: 338 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°51'7"N, 14°6'25"E

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Via Campiglione, 11Pozzuoli Italy

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Carney Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Phlegraean Fields, Solfatara Volcano, Monte Nuovo, Lake Avernus.

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