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NYT Daily • September 11, 2025

City with a view of Mount Vesuvius

Answer:

NAPLES

Hint:

["This Italian port city is famous for its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and as the birthplace of pizza."]

Explanation:

This clue points to Naples, a historic Italian city famously located near Mount Vesuvius, the active volcano that destroyed Pompeii. The phrase "with a view of" is literal here—Naples sits in the volcano’s shadow, making it a defining feature of the city. No wordplay is involved; it’s a straightforward geography reference.

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