Italy's third-largest city, after Rome and Milan

Answer:

NAPLES

Hint:

This historic port city is famous for its vibrant street life, Mount Vesuvius views, and being the birthplace of pizza. It sits on the Bay of in southern Italy.

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward definition asking for the name of Italy’s third-largest city by population. After Rome (the capital) and Milan (the financial hub), Naples comes next—famous for its pizza, Mount Vesuvius, and historic center. There’s no wordplay here; it’s purely a geography-based fact to test your knowledge of Italian cities.

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