Notable People
- Januarius, Patron Saint of Naples was executed at Solfatara c.305
- Josephus landed here on his way to Rome. (The Life of Flavius Josephus; 3.16)
- Sophia Loren, film actress, grew up here
- Gilbert, Count of Montpensier, Viceroy of Naples died here on 15 October 1496.
- Saint Paul, the Apostle landed here on his way to Rome. (Acts 28:13)
- Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Baroque composer, died here.
- Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Dictator of Rome, died at his villa here
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