a town of the kingdom of Naples, in the province, on the shore of the bay, and 6 miles S.E. of Naples. It is built on the streams of lava and volcanic alluvium beneath which Herculaneum lies buried 70 feet deep. Numerous villas and country seats of the aristocracy of Naples stand in the vicinity; the chief of them is La Favorita, belonging to the Duke of Salerno. Resina is the most convenient place from which to begin the ascent of Vesuvius. Pop. 11,000.