Naples: attractions, restaurants, itineraries

Naples

Thousands of tourist routes, hundreds of historical monuments from different eras, the formidable Vesuvius on the horizon, the serene Mediterranean Sea by the austere fortress walls: the attractions of Naples can be listed for hours. The best time to visit is late spring and early autumn: no heat, no rain, perfect conditions for walking tours.

Include in your Naples visit checklist a tour of the majestic Royal Palace, the San Severo Chapel, the Cathedral of San Gennaro, and the catacombs. Fans of historical films will recognize the courtyard of Santa Chiara Monastery, the marble portal of Castel Nuovo, the mighty walls of the Spanish fortress Sant'Elmo, the herringbone cobblestones of Castel dell'Ovo, and the cascading fountains of the Caserta Palace complex. Just stroll along the central streets, soak up the unique atmosphere of the seaside city, and listen to the melodies of the southern dialect.

Admire the Galleria Umberto I with shops from some of the most renowned fashion houses. Thanks to its excellent acoustics, concerts are often held in the halls under the transparent roof. Fashion shops are located on the streets of Toledo, Duomo, Epomeo, and Scarlatti. From the city center, a bus takes shoppers to the favorite outlet La Reggia.

The most affordable entertainment in Naples includes walks through the Virgiliano Park with stunning panoramic views of the bay, the "cursed islands" of Gaiola, and the Archaeological Park. Street concerts on Piazza del Plebiscito. Explore the legendary Spaccanapoli street and the collection of biblical plants in the Botanical Garden. In the early evening, you can take children to the Digulandia theme park. Naples’ nightlife includes clubs, casinos, arcades, and theaters.

Naples boasts 30 Michelin-starred restaurants. All tourists can enjoy iconic local delicacies such as the "Margherita" pizza; rum and limoncello-soaked pastries "Babà"; "Cuoppo" cones with seafood, mozzarella, and vegetables, and authentic gelato ice cream.

From Naples, it's easy to take a tour to Pompeii and Herculaneum or hike Mount Vesuvius. The best nearby beaches are Pozzuoli and Portici-Escolano. From the main port, ferries easily reach Capri, Sardinia, Procida, Ischia, and Sicily.

Naples, Italy

Naples