Mount Vesuvius from Naples. Photos: AFP, Corbis, Juliet Rix

Mount Vesuvius from Naples. Photos: AFP, Corbis, Juliet Rix

Lifestyle / Travel & Leisure

In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius

The World Heritage Amalfi Coast offers visitors a taste of ancient history and modern luxury in equal measure, writesJuliet Rix

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Published: 12:00am, 5 Oct, 2012

Updated: 10:46am, 5 Oct, 2012

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Mount Vesuvius from Naples. Photos: AFP, Corbis, Juliet Rix

Mount Vesuvius from Naples. Photos: AFP, Corbis, Juliet Rix

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