"Towering above the Bay of Naples, Vesuvius is one of the most visited and accessible active volcanoes: the main trail begins around 3,280 feet and winds up to the rim in under an hour, offering views across the crater and out to Naples, Pompeii, and the Tyrrhenian Sea; though its last eruption was in 1944 the volcano is still considered active and is carefully monitored, and while several trails cross the national park most visitors stick to the crater path for maximum payoff." - Hana Al-Khodairi