The beautiful city of Naples is the third largest in Italy and capital of the Campania region. Around four million people live in the city’s metropolitan area which lies in the south of Italy on the coast. It’s believed to have first been settled by Bronze Age Greeks over 4,000 years ago and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
Naples has come a long way from being one of the most bombed cities during World War Two to the bustling urban centre it is today. Tourists wishing to stay here have a beautiful selection of holiday rentals in Naples to choose from, both within the city centre and spread out along the coastal outskirts.
Naples has the largest historical centre in Europe which is protected under the award of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a rich collection of historical museums and places of interest to explore, including the fascinating National Museum of Archaeology.
Naples has come a long way from being one of the most bombed cities during World War Two to the bustling urban centre it is today. Tourists wishing to stay here have a beautiful selection of holiday rentals in Naples to choose from, both within the city centre and spread out along the coastal outskirts.
Naples has the largest historical centre in Europe which is protected under the award of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a rich collection of historical museums and places of interest to explore, including the fascinating National Museum of Archaeology.
It displays artefacts uncovered from the nearby discovered ancient village of Pompeii which was buried under a sea of burning ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD! It also houses intricate ornaments that date back to Roman and Greek times.
If you appreciate masterpieces of architecture then you’d love a tour around some of the city’s most glorious castles and churches. Be sure to see the famous star shaped castle of Sant’ Elmo and the glorious structures of Castel Nuovo and Carmine Castle. There are nearly 450 churches in Naples city, making it one of the most densely catholic populated areas in the world.
A great starting point for a tour of the city is Piazza del Plebiscito. This huge square is framed by a beautiful Palazzo building and Teatro di San Carlo which is one of the oldest opera houses in Italy. Music is big in Naples, especially opera and folk music. It’s also believed to have been where the musical instrument called the mandolin was invented! Shopping lovers will enjoy a few hours browsing around the neighbouring Galleria Umberto which is one of the best shopping centres in Naples.
If you appreciate masterpieces of architecture then you’d love a tour around some of the city’s most glorious castles and churches. Be sure to see the famous star shaped castle of Sant’ Elmo and the glorious structures of Castel Nuovo and Carmine Castle. There are nearly 450 churches in Naples city, making it one of the most densely catholic populated areas in the world.
A great starting point for a tour of the city is Piazza del Plebiscito. This huge square is framed by a beautiful Palazzo building and Teatro di San Carlo which is one of the oldest opera houses in Italy. Music is big in Naples, especially opera and folk music. It’s also believed to have been where the musical instrument called the mandolin was invented! Shopping lovers will enjoy a few hours browsing around the neighbouring Galleria Umberto which is one of the best shopping centres in Naples.
Of course, Naples is probably best known for being the birthplace of the pizza. Once a peasant food here, it quickly became popular among the richer classes. The traditional Neapolitan pizza called Margherita was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy after her royal visit to the city many years ago!
Another delicious traditional dish here is spaghetti "alla Puttanesca" made with a rich tomato sauce, olives and capers. Why not finish off a feast like this with a great red wine and some Zeppole which are sweet pastries that are traditionally eaten in Naples on St. Joseph’s Day. Naples is also home to the lemon liquor called Limoncello!
Naples is vibrant city full of exciting things to do and see so why not book it as your next holiday destination to Italy!
Another delicious traditional dish here is spaghetti "alla Puttanesca" made with a rich tomato sauce, olives and capers. Why not finish off a feast like this with a great red wine and some Zeppole which are sweet pastries that are traditionally eaten in Naples on St. Joseph’s Day. Naples is also home to the lemon liquor called Limoncello!
Naples is vibrant city full of exciting things to do and see so why not book it as your next holiday destination to Italy!
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picture 1: Damirux / CC BY-SA 3.0;
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picture 1: Damirux / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: RaBoe / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: cyclonebill / CC BY-SA 2.0