Crapolla is a natural
fjord
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in the area of Torca, a ''
frazione
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'' of
Massa Lubrense
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in the
province of Naples
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In 2014/2015, the reform of local authorities (Law 142/1990 and Law 56/2014), replaced the province of Naples with the Metropolitan City of Naples.
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,
Italy
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. It was once used as a natural port.
Nowadays a little fishermen's village can be seen, as well as St. Peter's Chapel (11th century), part of an abbey. Traces of ancient Roman dwellings can be seen in the area.
External links
*http://www.crapolla.it
Sant'Agata Tourist Office website
Bodies of water of Italy
Landforms of Campania
Geography of the Metropolitan City of Naples
Fjords of Europe
Tourist attractions in Campania
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