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Encyclopedia > Torre del Greco

Torre del Greco is a town and comune (township) of the Province of Naples in the Italian region of Campania, 40°48N 14°22E, with a population of 89,700 according to the 2003 census. It is rich in tradition, art, music, story, and traditional food. The people speak a particular slang dialect called Torrese, and are sometimes called Corallini because of the plentiful coral in the nearby sea. Arabic, Greek, and Spanish traditions influenced the city's culture.


Among the food of Torre del Greco are pizza, pasta, fish stew, ice cream, and a traditional staple of Torre del Greco (name??) made of meat, fish, and vegetables. Notable wines are Lacrima Cristi and Greco di Tufo.


External link

  • Official site of the city (http://www.comune.torredelgreco.na.it/)

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Torre del Greco (257 words)
A popular seaside resort located in the region of Campania, Torre del Greco is a fishing port, industrial center, and the site where the coral industry has been a specialty of the town since the 16th century.
The people of Torre del Greco are known to be rich in tradition and culture, and the area is renowned for its love of art, music and local Italian food.
Located on the Bay of Naples, Torre del Greco is the largest city of the Vesuvius area, with about 100,000 inhabitants.
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